Huntington Quarterly Autumn 2022

you realize how powerful a love of motorcycles and helping others can be. The ride takes place every fall to raise money for the annual holiday party that the FOP (Fraternal Order of Police) Gold Star Lodge 65 hosts for elementary school children whose families could use the help. “We’re not special. We’re just some retired and active police officers 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.” —Vernon Casey

The annual Ride withCops event starts at Buddy’s Bar B-Que onThirdAvenue. One year there were more than 250 participants; their convoy of motorcycles stretched

Woody Williams attends a Gold Star Memorial unveiling.

More than 250 riders joined the Blue Knights on a road trip fundraiser from Huntington to Charleston.

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