Ride Report posted for “Mountain Bill”

Photo by Streetshooter

Photo by Streetshooter

With temperatures struggling to climb out of the teens and wind chills that bordered on dangerous, approximately 50 Warriors Watch Riders (including 10 on motorcycles) stood a flag line along the funeral procession route to honor Police Officer Chris Jones, killed while on duty as a patrolman in Middletown Twp.

With the assistance of the Bensalem Twp. Police WWR members assembled at the WaWa at Street Rd. and Hulmeville Rd. and then deployed along the side of Hulmeville Road outside of Resurrection Cemetery. Scores of police officers passing in their cruisers acknowledged our presence with waves, salutes and blasts of their sirens. It is my fervent hope that our presence was able to provide some small measure of comfort to Officer Jones’ family, friends and colleagues.

Respectfully submitted,

Mountain

Photo by Streetshooter

Photo by Streetshooter

This next comment was send from “Huggy,” pictured in the photo above front-left (Huggy is also a WWR Advisory Council Member):
Just wanted to let you know you should be very proud of this special group, the WWR. We had a big turnout today , including some of the Nam Knights. The police put us right up front near the cemetary gate. Our line looked awesome- perfectly spaced out , flags waving in the cold wind.
As one Middletown Officer (Officer Mark Leonhouser) drove past, he saluted and tapped his chest. It was a moment for me that I’ll never forget. Thanks to all of my Warriors Watch brothers and sisters.
Jeff  (The Grateful)
Photo by Streetshooter

Photo by Streetshooter

A final note: I received a phone call from one of the members today who was in attendance. He spoke to me of the honor and sorrow of it all, how heartfelt this tribute was. He spoke of the gratitude of the local police officers who aided us in placing our flag line today.

He also said that, while riding home on his motorcycle, a red truck behind him on Street Road turned on it’s flashers. He moved to the right, but the truck followed to the right, remaining behind. He moved back to the left, and the truck followed, staying to his rear, flashers going.

Finally at a light, the truck pulled beside and rolled down his window.

“I know who you are,” said the driver to our WWR member. “I saw what you did. I just wanted you to know that I had your back.”

Officer Chris Jones, his friends, family and co-workers, and all of our service men and women around the world: We, the WWR, have your backs here at home.