Blue Knights- New York Chapter VII
The Blue Knights
The BLUE KNIGHTS is a non-profit fraternal organization consisting of active and retired law enforcement men & women who enjoy riding motorcycles.
In the Spring of 1974, several law enforcement officers* from the Bangor, Maine (USA) area met and and formed a small, local motorcycle club. The rest, as they say, is history.
Soon, Blue Knight chapters were being formed in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and beyond. With the addition of Canada, and later Australia, the Blue Knights became an international organization.
*Our Founding Fathers are: Joel Rudom, Bill Robinson, Doug Miner, Ed Gallant, Mike Hall, Chuck Gesner, Wayne Labree, Chuck Shuman
According to the By- Laws, our purposes and goals are to:
2. To promote and advance the sport of motorcycling and the safety of motorcycling.
3. To serve the interests of motorcycle owners and users.
4. To promote by example and any other acceptable means, safe use, operation and enjoyment of motorcycles.
5. To develop a fraternal spirit between law enforcement personnel and the general public.
Ride With Pride
As of June 01, 2009, we have 599 chapters and almost 20,000 members in 29 countries.
Many Blue Knights work long and hard to raise money for various charities. Especially near to our hearts is helping children. Make-a-Wish Foundation, Toys for Tots, D.A.R.E., and Concerns of Police Survivors are some examples of our favorites.
As of July 31, 2009 Blue Knights have donated to numerous charities; contributing time in the amount of $4,092,292- goods with an estimated value of $631.217.24 and $6,921,532.87 in cash for a total of $11,645,042.11 (USD)
Website updated November 16, 2009
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We will NEVER SURRENDER, NEVER FORGET and ALWAYS REMEMBER September 11, 2001.
In honor, and in loving memory of all our lost Brothers and Sisters, who gave their lives protecting Freedom and our American way of life, and in the finest law enforcement tradition- '...may God hold you close to His heart, and keep you always. You are NOT forgotten'
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