Motorcycle riders have taken part virtually in the annual Wall to Wall: Ride for Remembrance to honour the service and sacrifices of fallen Australian police.
The charity event, first held in 2010, is a police memorial motorcycle ride that raises funds in support of fallen officers’ families and promotes road safety.
Traffic and Highway Patrol Commander, Assistant Commissioner Karen Webb said despite the COVID-19 pandemic, there was still an overwhelming support from the community for the ride.
“We do acknowledge members of the police family that are unable to be with us due to the current restrictions,” Assistant Commissioner Webb said.
“Although they are not here with us physically, we know that we have the support of our police family across the country,” she said.
“It’s a very solemn occasion as we remember five police officers killed across the country, including the tragic passing of Constable Aaron Vidal from Sydney City Police Area Command.”
Assistant Commissioner Webb said that following the ceremony at The Domain on Saturday (12 September) a small physically-distanced group of police motorcyclists began the ride from The Domain to the National Police Memorial in Canberra.
“A total of 1,300 people have registered, despite not being able to participate in the official ride,” she said.
“Many have instead organised their own satellite rides in small groups before viewing the live streamed ceremony from Canberra.”
She said all funds raised during the Wall to Wall ride by the NSW contingent would go toward NSW Police Legacy, which provided care and support to more than 20,000 serving and retired police officers and their families during times of need.
Further information on the history and significance of the Wall to Wall ride can be accessed at this PS News link.
