Heroes Behind the Badge: "We Ride For Those Who Died" | The Police Unity Tour's Remarkable Journey

When law enforcement officers make the ultimate sacrifice, the Police Unity Tour ensures they are never forgotten.

Founder Pat Montuore shares how a simple idea to honor fallen officers grew from 18 riders in 1997 to a worldwide movement that has raised over $40 million for the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund.

What began as a 300-mile bicycle ride from New Jersey to Washington D.C. has expanded to 2,000 riders annually. Each participant carries a bracelet bearing the name of a fallen officer to present to their surviving family members at the memorial. As Pat explains, "We're not against anything. All we're for is making sure we remember our fallen, and we let our citizens know that we serve them with honor."

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Key moments:

2:40 - The founding story and growth from 18 to 2,000 riders

15:30 - How riders connect with survivors of the officers they honor

24:17 - The bracelet tradition that links riders to fallen heroes

32:27 - Pat's near-fatal heart attack during the Israel Unity Tour

"Every rider that comes on the tour educates themselves regarding that officer, what took place, their story, and contacts their survivors so we can let them know their loved one's duty will never be forgotten," says Montuore.