Honorable Ride

[MidlifeMotor]

I was honored to participate in the funeral procession for a fellow officer. It was my first as a motor officer. It won't be the last. Rest in Peace DPS Officer Timothy Huffman.

I share this here because all of you are riders and know the joy and memories that can be brought about by a motorcycle. I am sure each and everyone here has touched someone's life with their bike.

This photo is an informal shot of the five motors representing our agency, taken after the service. About 75 motors participated from around the state. I am on the far right.

I rode the 200 miles to the service in the morning and rode right back again. The Concours is a nice highway bike.

 

[snuffcityrider]

Sorry to hear of the loss of a comrade.

 

[klunsford]

I always felt that one of the best things I could do to honor a fallen comrade was to be part of the the funeral procession with as many motor officers as possible.

 

[tomatocity]

Sorry to hear of your loss. None are easy. A year ago this month we rode to Paso Robles CA to bury a friend and correctional officer that died on his KLR while commuting to work. The family asked if we would ride in the funeral procession. Huge honor to ride with his friends / fellow officers. Two days later, while returning home from the funeral, I received a call letting me know another friend died in a motorcycle accident on Sonora Pass. Tough week. Reminds us to enjoy the Now and remember the Good. Next time you are having a tough day, take the time to remember a past friend and give them a Smile. Smooths out the rough patches.