When two firefighter heroes lost their lives in the line of duty, it wasn't enough for this Lee's Summit community to sit idly by.
Firefighters John Mesh and Larry Leggio died in a fire that consumed a nail salon in Kansas City, and local bartender Pamyla Fredrick wanted to honor their memory.
She told her boss, "My heart’s heavy. I’d like to do a ride and raise some money for the firefighters’ families."
So over the next six days, she organized a motorcycle ride to support them.
She only expected about 50 or so bikers to join the event. But on the day of the ride, 520 motorcyclists participated, paying the minimum $25 participation fee. Over 1,000 people total showed up for the ride, and more than $13,000 was raised!
The riders made their way from Kansas City Firehouses 23, 10, 17, and 24 before arriving at the city's Firefighters Fountain for a moment of silence.
Despite their tough appearance, we've seen bikers promote some wonderful causes, like the 5,000 who raised funds to save babies and the bikers who escorted a sick teen to her prom!
The Ride For Fallen Heroes wasn't just to honor Mesh and Leggio, but to thank all of the firefighters still serving and sacrificing their lives to protect others.
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