Huntington Quarterly Autumn 2022

The Blue Knights are an organization of active or retired law enforcement officers who share two things: a love of motorcycles and an interest in helping others. They enjoy hosting group rides as fundraisers that benefit children, veterans and other worthwhile causes.

in Maine in 1974, it became an official organization in Huntington in 2010.Today they have a clubhouse located at 2018 Eighth Ave. where they host get-togethers for

Kentucky who needed electricity, furniture and more, the Blue Knights came together and rummaged up all the things the family needed, including a vehicle. “Once we get our teeth

game-watching, celebrations and meetings. The members may wear leather jackets and ride big hogs, but don’t let that fool you. They all have big hearts and take tremen dous pride in helping others. As one example, the Blue Knights host group rides as fundraisers for good causes. They have donated to the Gold Star Memorial in

The members may wear leather jackets and ride big hogs, but don’t let that fool you. They all have big hearts and take tremendous pride in helping others.

into something, that’s what we do,” said Casey. “We’re not special. We’re just some retired and active police of ficers or soldiers who want to help. I’ve seen enough bad stuff in my life. I just want to do some good and make a difference.” Sometimes, it’s a bigger, more publicized event, like the Ride with Cops event.

Barboursville to honor fami lies of fallen military, and they’ve teamed up with otherWest Virginia chapters to support the Gold Star

When you hear the roar and watch the bikes lined up for miles for the annual Ride With Cops event,

Memorial inCharleston.They throw a giant Halloween party every year in a protected environment so all attending children can be safe while having fun . The Blue Knights also have supported Alzheimers research, veterans’ causes and much more. The Blue Knights have partnered with the City of Huntington to host a Safe Trick-or-Treat in October at Safety Town. There was plenty of Halloween candy — with 40 vendors passing out treats — and the children have the added protection of law enforcement officers being present. As many as 2,000 kids have attended the event in the past. Sometimes, it’s a smaller, lower-profile project.When they heard about a family in

Members of the Blue Knights pose in front of the Veterans Memorial Arch with Medal of Honor recipient Woody Williams who passed away on June 29, 2022.

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