AUSTIN POLICE MEMORIAL CEREMONY
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Southern Meet-Up Spot For Road Trip
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There's The Group For A Trip To Austin |
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Bo Did A Little Recruiting As A Distraction |
Perfect Weather For Our Weekend Start |
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Lunch Stop In Round Rock |
And The Harley Parks Alone! |
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The Invasion Of Hungry Riders |
Somewhat Healthier With No Bun! |
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But That Plate SURE Looks Delicious! |
I Think They Are Warning About "Politicians!" |
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And Here We Go On To The Hotel |
On Our Way To The Capitol - See It? |
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There It Is! Blind Lady Of Justice On Top |
Gene Found Special Parking Close Up |
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Ron's Brother At Top From Euless PD |
Bo's Father At Top From Ft. Worth |
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Long Shot Of The Police Memorial
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Texas Historical Marker At The Capitol |
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The Motor Escort Of The Bike Patrol Group
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Co-Sponsor With CLEAT Of Ceremony |
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Different This Year With The Bikes Arrival
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The Motors Park Their Scooters Like Us! Ha! |
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The Honor Guard Marches In To Start
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Bagpipes And Drums Follow With Tunes |
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The Bikers Rode In From San Antonio
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The Bikers Rode For The Fallen |
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The Bugler Played Taps During The Opening
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The National Anthem Played To Begin |
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The Ceremonial Wreath Placed At Memorial
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Our New Parking Spot For The Vigil |
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Pat Green Sang An Original Support Song
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A Laser On The Memorial |
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Blue Glow Sticks For The Candlelight Vigil
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A Large Crowd At The Service |
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Our Accommodations For The Weekend
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We Waved At These Guys But No Response |
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Arrival At The Spot For Escort To Bridge
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Not As Many Because Of Rain Threat |
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It Ain't Cold Beer But It Was Wet!
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Breakfast Tacos For Nourishment |
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Buuutttt, These Donuts Were Irresistable
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Safety Speech And Ride Plan Announcement |
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Perfect Spot; Last In The Procession
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Good Photo Opportunities |
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Our Police Escorts Down The Highway
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Started In De Valle, Had To Ride To Austin |
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Our Escort Opened The Road Just For Us
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Around The Ramp Onto I-35. Stretched Out |
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Headed Into The City - Skyline Shot
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And I-35 Blocked For Blue Knights Only |
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Bike Patrol Behind Us On The Bridge
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This Was A Unique Sighting On A Harley |
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Representatives From Attending Chapters
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Lined Up In Numerical Order |
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So We Started Our Slow Ride
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Clear Shot Of The Capitol On Congress Ave
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Agency Honor Guards On Both Sides
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The Riderless Horse With Reversed Boots |
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Seven Guns Fired Three Times = 21
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The Bugler Again Played Taps |
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COPS Organization Supports The Families
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A Good Breeze Kept It Nice For The Service |
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Gov Abbott Spoke Of The State's LE Support
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Ceremonial Helicopter Fly-by |
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Historical Civil War Canon On The Grounds
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A Monument To The Alamo Battle |
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Just A Photo Opportunity Gene Noticed
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Don't Forget - May Is M/C Safety Month |
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Of Course We Had To Have Lunch!
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Another Semi-Healthy Meal |
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Ron Started It
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Gene Was Weak (And Had A Coupon!) |
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Potty Stop At Buc-ees Before Home
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Proud To Be Full-Blooded |