Texas Brotherhood Ride Set to Roll Through East Texas

Could you spare some time today or tomorrow to cheer on those who are honoring emergency first responders who have died in the line of duty?

The Texas Brotherhood Ride consists of Firefighters, Police Officers and EMS personnel who ride bicycles to honor emergency responders who died in the line of duty. Their mission is to provide emotional and financial support to their families and co-workers.

This year, the Texas Brotherhood Ride started in Dallas to honor five Law Enforcement Officers who died tragically on July 7^th, 2016 –

Senior Cpl. Lorne Ahrens
Officer Michael Krol
Sgt. Michael Smith
Officer Brent Thompson
Officer Patricio "Patrick" Zamarripa

From there, they will travel approximately 500 miles, averaging 80-100 miles each day. The ride will end in Baton Rouge, to honor three Law Enforcement Officers who gave the ultimate sacrifice on July 17^th, 2016

Deputy Brad Garafola
Officer Matthew Gerald
Corporal Montrell Jackson

The Texas Brotherhood Ride will be arriving in Lufkin on Tuesday, July11^th at approximately 3pm – 5pm. They will be arriving via Highway 69 North, then turning south onto loop 287 and exiting at College Drive. Their destination for this day is Angelina College, where they will be staying the night in the gym.

The Texas Brotherhood Ride encourages any participation from local fire and police Departments. Plus, anyone that could acknowledge the riders from their vehicles, in front of their business or homes, would go a long way in showing their support for those that passed away and for this noble cause.