WHO ARE WE? – The Arizona Fallen Hero Memorial Riders (AZFHMR) is a group of retired, active duty First Responders, Military Veterans and civilians not willing to allow First Responders killed in the line of duty be forgotten.
OUR MISSION – The Arizona Fallen Hero Memorial Riders is to honor and remember the brave men and women who have been seriously injured or made the ultimate sacrifice in the service to our state and country. We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the families of First Responders who are seriously injured or killed in line of duty, and raising awareness of their sacrifices. Annually, through various charity events, motorcycle rides, and community outreach, we ensure the memory of our heroes’ lives on, their families receive the support and recognition they deserve. Together, we strive to create a lasting tribute to those heroes, and inspire gratitude within our community.
OUR VISION – The Arizona Fallen Hero Memorial Riders is to support and uplift the First Responders and their families who have selflessly served and protected our state. Through our nonprofit organization, we aim to provide financial assistance and resources to those families during a major life changing event. Our goal is to ensure these heroes and their loved ones receive the support and recognition they deserve for their sacrifices. By donating to our cause, we can make a meaningful difference in the lives of those families of a First Responders who are seriously injured, or the families left behind, and honor the legacy of our fallen First Responders. Together we can show our gratitude and appreciation for their service by providing them with the assistance they need to navigate through the challenges they face during a life changing event.
HOW ARE WE HELPING – 100% of our program money is donated and focused on providing assistance to the families of our Fallen First Responders who are seriously injured or killed in the line of duty. Our programs and support we provide:
- Support the 100 Club of Arizona.
- Grants for victims if human/sex trafficking and long term addiction recovery programs.
- Tuition assistance for grandchildren of fallen First Responders to trade or technical schools and colleges .Tuition assistance surviving spouses of fallen First Responders to trade or technical schools and colleges so they enter the work force.
- Camp sponsorship for children and grandchildren of First Responders who have had a life changing event.
- Provide financial advisors for investment strategies to spouses of First Responders when they receive a large sum of money.
- Provide financial advisors to assist families of First Responders who are having financial difficulties.Provide financial advisors retirement planning and investment strategies for spouses or First Responders.
- Financial assistance for families of First Responders during a life changing event.
- Bereavement assistance.
- Adopt a recently seriously injured or fallen First Responder’s family at Thanksgiving and Christmas.
- Grants to help purchase monuments and upkeep of First Responders memorial monuments.
A LITTLE HISTORY ABOUT US – The AZFHMR was established in 2018 by two retires from the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS). Our initial thought was to have a memorial motorcycle ride to honor the 30 DPS officers killed in the line of duty. In 2019, with the support of DPS command staff, our memorial ride evolved into a multi-day motorcycle ride throughout Arizona. We held memorial ceremonies for the fallen officers, and celebrated the 50th Anniversary of DPS. Each ride concluded with a catered barbeque.
In 2020, we were formed into a nonprofit organization, staffed only by volunteers who donate their time, effort and energy to make a difference. Our organizational structure is comprised of an Executive Board (President, Vice-President, Treasurer and Secretary) a Board of Directors, a Chairman of the Board and nine Directors, who makes decisions for the organization.
After being formed as an organization, the Directors made a decision to honor all Arizona First Responders who are seriously injured or killed in the line of duty. This is accomplished by holding three events throughout Arizona during the months of September (Northern Arizona), October (Southern Arizona) and November (Central Arizona). All three event are concluded with a barbecue where a memorial ceremony is held for those First Responders who were killed in the line of duty since our last events.
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