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"Ride for 9-11" Begins 3,308 Mile Bicycle Ride Across U.S.

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"Ride for 9-11" Begins 3,308 Mile Bicycle Ride Across U.S.

The Ride for 9-11 is officially underway. Southern California area firefighters, both active-duty and retired, departed this morning from the LAFD Historical Society Museum located at Old Fire Station 27 in Hollywood. The 3,308 mile bicycle ride across the United States is being undertaken in order to honor and keep alive the memory of those who made the ultimate sacrifice 10 years ago and those who continue to fight for our freedom and safety today.

The Ride for 9-11 will cross 15 states over the next 47 days with riders slated to arrive in New York at the FDNY Firefighters Memorial on September 9, 2011 to commemorate the 10th Anniversary of 9/11. Along with honoring those who lost their lives in the attacks, riders are raising money for the Leary Firefighters Foundation and the Wounded Warrior Project.

Fire Department Network News will be following the riders along their route and providing updates on their progress across the country.

Author:Barbara Brooks - Fire Department Network News

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I saw the entire group pass me this morning along route 66 in Glendora, CA. Looked like a dedicated group of riders. Keep up the good work and good luck making it the rest of your journey. Thanks for never forgetting 9-11!! ~ J. Andert

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