"Honoring the fallen, remembering the survivors”—that’s how Law Enforcement United (LEU) defines its mission.
As part of this mission, the 400-plus member group organizes the yearly Road to Hope to raise funds for the Officer Down Memorial Fund (ODMP.org) and Concerns of Police Survivors (COPS), and to honor the fallen at Police Week. One group of cyclists begins in Chesapeake, Va., and another begins in Reading, Pa., each embarking on a 250-mile ride. The massive stream of bicycles convenes in Washington, D.C., at the Jefferson Memorial, and it’s truly a sight to behold.
This year is a little different. LEU’s president, Chad Chadwick, will be wearing body armor as he rides his bike. (You read that right.) “The point is to draw attention to the fact that we still have officers who won’t wear their armor because they say it’s too hot or not comfortable,” explains Law Officer’s Dale Stockton. “Well, Chad is going to prove them wrong.”
The armor is being provided by Safariland, with a custom vest carrier donated by Mocean. The armor fabric is Dyneema, which will also be supporting the event. Follow Chad’s adventure at www.ArmorMatters.com.
All in all, it’s a fitting tribute, true to their mission. Honoring the fallen means more than paying lip service. It means standing as an example as you
learn from their sacrifice.
Our hats off to you, Chad Chadwick! For more information on LEU, visit www.LawEnforcementUnited.org.
Law Enforcement United’s Core Values
1. We are stewards of giving. We are committed to the organizations we
support and our mission.
2. We believe that we receive by giving; and strive to recruit a strong core
membership and donors to facilitate our mission.
3. We believe in giving our donations to our causes not salaries. We are
100% volunteer driven organization.