"A brother being taken by God is better than a brother being taken by an enemy.  May all those taken in the line of duty be  held by their maker while their families are watched over by an angel."                                                                                                     Rock 04/21/12

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"Police must protect our community.
Our community must protect our police!"
Welcome!
Rock's introduction to the ride.

The "Ride For Injured Cops" is not a ride soley to assist injured police officers.  The origin for the name came to be during the first ride in 2008.  It was planned to be a one time event to assist two Gwinnett County Police officers wounded in the line of duty.  A contribution was also made to the Gwinnett Police Employee Benevolent Fund (GPEBF) for its assistance with and support of the event.  The name lives on with future rides.  I was appointed to the GPEBF in 2009 in an effort to keep the ride alive.  All proceeds go to the GPEBF 

The GPEBF is a not for profit organization seperate from the Gwinnett County Police Department, although its members are comprised of police employees.

The Fund is used to assist law enforcement employees who are experiencing financial dificulty as a result of serious family illness, injury or death.
The Fund is used to send flowers to law enforcement personnel or their families who are in the hospital, or provide for other needs as determined appropriate by the committee during hospitalization.

The Fund also awards college scholarships for children of law enforcement employees or those children who are seeking a career in law enforcement.

To learn more about the GPEBF, go to www.gpebf.com

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Sgt. Chris Medved "Rock"

HISTORY:  "Ride For Injured Cops"

The first Ride for Injured Cops was held on May 18, 2008.  The ride was founded by retired Gwinnett County Fire Fighter Jim Tedder "Toucher" and Gwinnett County Police Sergeant Chris Medved "Rock", after Sergeant M. Mckeithan and Corporal W. Hoch were shot by a suspect armed with a high powered rifle during a felony warrant service.   Both Medved and Tedder were taking the ride personal.  Tedder rendered medical aid to the officers while on shift and Medved worked with both officers at the same precinct for several years.  The ride was attended by approximately 300 riders and many businesses were quick to provide donations, door prizes, and auction prizes.  The Hog Mountain and North Atlanta chapters of the Iron Pigs along with the Nam Knights, Blue Knights, Fire Dawgs, Legion Riders and Dangerous Curves Motorcycle Clubs came out in force and helped accomplish the mission with the GPEBF.  It was a full day of fun and riding.  Both of the victim officers were so touched by the event that they have since purchased Harley-Davidsons and have participated in fundraising events.  Cpl. Hoch has recovered from his injury, continues to serve the department, and is a member of the Law Riders MC.  Sgt. McKeithan recovered from his injuries after several exhausting surgeries, completed his career, retired in 2009, and is a member of the Iron Pigs MC.  The proceeds from the ride were split between the two officers and the Gwinnett Police Employee Benevolent Fund.  In all future events ,the Ride for Injured Cops proceeds go entirely to the GPEBF. 

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A SPECIAL THANKS TO DB SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY

DB Sports Photography turns action into memories.  I would like to thank Don Brown, the owner of DB Sports Photography, for donating his time and materials to document the history of Ride for Injured Cops for the past several years.  Mr. Brown can be emailed at DBSportsPhotos@aol.com or correspondence can be mailed to P.O. Box 805, Buford, GA 30515-0805. 

A SPECIAL THANKS TO KILLIAN PRESS

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The owner of Killian Press, Jim Killian, has been friends with Sgt. Medved since 1986.  There frienship began when they worked together in the printing industry.  Killian Press is a full service print shop. Everything from business cards and letterheads to banners, shirts, and signs.  Quick copy offset and screen printing.

Mr. Killian holds the position of Secretary in the Cole Mountain Chapter of the Law Riders motorcycle Club.  He has a passion for charitable events.  He has been dedicated the to the GPEBF Ride for Injured Cops, Toys for Tots, and the Hillside Hospital.  Mr. Killian has printed the shirts for RFIC every year for just the cost of the raw shirts.  Click on the logo to see what Killian press has to offer.

HELP!!!  We need help!

The Ride For Injured Cops was intended to be a one time event.  The turn out we have had for the past three years proved that the Ride For Injured Cops is a positive resource for police relations with the community.  The economy has taken its toll on everyone.  The community has been generous.  While soliciting items for the event, I coined the phrase, "Anything you can give is too much."  You can make a donation by going to www.gpebf.com.