Police Unity Tour cycles through Morris Township to honor fallen officers

Cyclists roll through Morris Township en route to Washington DC on the Police Unity Tour, to honor fallen officers. Photo by Bill Lescohier
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Nearly 500 cyclists, escorted by about 50 cops on motorcycles, rolled down Woodland Avenue in Morris Township around noon Monday on the Police Unity Tour.

Their numbers are anticipated to multiply four- or five-fold by the time the tour reaches the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington DC later this week.

Police motorcyclists escort bicyclists through Morris Township on the 2022 Police Unity Tour. Photo by Bill Lescohier.

Established by Florham Park Police Officer Patrick Montuore with 18 riders in 1997, the annual tour has raised more than $30 million for the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, according to the tour’s website.

“We ride for those who died,” is the tour’s motto.

Video: Police describe the four-day Police Unity Tour:

Morris Township police vehicles light up for the Police Unity Tour, May 9, 2022. Photo by Bill Lescohier
Cyclists roll through Morris Township en route to Washington DC on the Police Unity Tour, to honor fallen officers. Photo by Bill Lescohier
Cyclists roll through Morris Township en route to Washington DC on the Police Unity Tour, to honor fallen officers. Photo by Bill Lescohier
Well wishers await the Police Unity Tour in Morris Township, May 9, 2022. Photo by Bill Lescohier.

 

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