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28 TH ANNUAL FALLEN HEROES’ MEMORIAL RIDE- LAFD CHAPTER. AUGUST 29, 2026

 

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!!

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The 28th Fallen Heroes Memorial Ride is on August 29, 2026.  

Presented by the LAFD FIRE HOGS.

BECOME A SPONSOR OF THIS EVENT

NEWLY ADDED BONUS TO ALL THOSE PURCHASING TICKETS OR DONATING TO THE EVENT, A 25% DISCOUNT CODE FROM NELSON-RIGG ! Some exclusions apply.

The 28th Annual Fallen Heroes Memorial Ride has been scheduled forAugust 29, 2026!

This Ride is open to all!

On Saturday, August 29, 2026, the LAFD Fire Hogs M/C will be sponsoring the 28th Annual Fallen Heroes Memorial Run to raise money for the Los Angeles Firemen’s Relief Association, Widows, Orphans, and Disabled Firemen’s Fund. Come join us once again as we start at THE LOS ANGELES FIRE DEPARTMENT MUSEUM (1355 N. Cahuenga Blvd, Hollywood,CA.), travel to the Sagebrush Cantina. Registration starts at 0800 hrs, ceremonies start at 0900 hrs with KSU at 1000 hrs. Travel with us as we go down Sunset Blvd as the four Fire Stations we pass provide a presentation, ride to PCH and along the coast and back inland to our final destination of the Sage Brush Cantina (23527 Calabasas rd., Calabasas) for music/ luncheon and fund raising to benefit the Widows, Orphans, and Disabled Firemen’s Fund. All are welcome! If ya can’t make the ride meet us at the Sagebrush for the luncheon, fundraising, and Music! Be there at 1200 to watch the riders come in!! The fundraising event at the Sagebrush Cantina start at 1230 pm. Join us for an afternoon of FUN!! Riders and NON-Riders are ALL WELCOME! Join us for an afternoon of FUN!! Riders and NON-Riders are ALL WELCOME!.

Tickets prices for this event ARE ON SALE NOW.  Prices slightly higher at the door.  Drivers must be 18 years old to participate. Riders and Passengers must sign Waivers. Non-riders and those wishing to join JUST for the luncheon, music, and festivities at the Sagebrush Cantina (23527 Calabasas Rd, Calabasas, CA 91302) at 1230 pm, the cost  for lunch ONLY will be announced SOON.

FOR TICKETS: HERE

 BECOME A SPONSOR supporting the Fallen and those they left behind. Sponsor information including incentives HERE:

Thank you

Jack Wise, President

LAFD Fire Hogs M/C

For more information visit the events facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Fallen-Heroes-Memorial-Ride-107161414921492, or our Website https://www.firehogs.org 

 

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10th Annual Firefighters Memorial Ride-LACoFD Chapter-May 16th, 2026

 

FIRE HOGS & FRIENDS

 

SAVE THE DATE :ON SATURDAY 5/16/26,   THE 10TH ANNUAL  FIREFIGHTERS MEMORIAL RIDE
PRESENTED BY THE LACoFD CHAPTER OF THE FIRE HOGS

Our 10th Annual Fire Hog Memorial Ride is almost here! Join us for a ride and post party complete with Tri tip lunch, Live music, fundraising raffles and a live auction. You don’t even have to have a motorcycle to join the party. Please tell your friends. Then open up the phone book and call random numbers and invite them too. The day won’t be the same without you. We hope to see you all on May 16th.

0800 Registration begins at Fire Station 126, 26320 Citrus Street, Valencia
0930 Ceremonies start.
1030 KSU for the scenic ride.

The ride will end at Route 66 Classic Grill for a great lunch, the Raffle and other festivities !!!

Please register online at:
www.FireHogsMC-LACOFD.org

PLEASE JOIN ME AS WE SUPPORT THOSE WHO HAVE PAID THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE.
I HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL THERE.

PREZ

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Bringing Our Fallen Brother Home

Bringing Our Fallen Brother Home

FIRE HOGS ESCORT FOR FALLEN FIRE HOG RAY VAN BLARCOM

On May 6, 2020, 15 members of the Fire Hogs Motorcycle Club rode to Bullhead City Az. to provide an escort for their fallen fellow Fire Hog and active duty LAFD Fire Captain Ray Van Blarcom. In the early morning hours of May 6, 2020, 15-Fire Hogs met in Victorville, Ca to ride to Bullhead City, AZ to meet Ray’s son, active duty Firefighter Nicholas Van Blarcom to coordinate Ray’s escort from the funeral home in Kingman AZ back to his son’s house in Lancaster Ca. This was coordinated with fellow Fire Hog and best friend of Ray’s, Retired LAFD Fire Captain Greg Porter, Retired LAFD Fire Captain Ray Hamel, and family Liaison LAFD Capt J.D. Fox.

Once at Greg’s house in Bullhead City, the Fire Hogs were met by the Honor Guards from the LAFD and the Kingman AZ Fire Departments as well as a static display of an aerial with a Flag by the Bullhead City FD. At Greg’s house a blessing and prayer was given to the approx. 60 people in attendance by LAFD Chaplain Negrete. From there the Fire Hogs lead the procession with Ray Hamel on Ray’s bike, Greg Porter, Jimmy Coburn on Ray’s brother’s Bob Bike (who passed away two months prior) in the lead with Nick’s Family, relatives and friends following. The Bullhead City engine and Battalion Chief escorted us to the outskirts of the City boundary. From there the procession was met by the Kingman FD and escorted to the Funeral home in Kingman Az. As we arrived at the Funeral home, we were greeted by the Honor Guard and various FD apparatus from the Kingman FD. The bikes were lined up in front of the funeral home and Honors were presented as Nick and the family entered the Funeral home to pick up Brother Ray’s remains. The service inside the funeral home was conducted by Chaplain Negrete and Honors were bestowed upon Ray as they exited the facility which cumulated in the Fire Hogs conducting a Biker farewell for Ray and a moment of silence in his honor.

As we departed the funeral home with Ray Van Blarcom’s remains, every intersection was blocked by the Kingman Police Department. Along the processional route, Kingman ?re apparatus, with their respective personnel, were standing at attention tendering a salute. As we proceeded through downtown Kingman, the entire Kingman Fire Administration was at attention with personnel and apparatus. Our procession was escorted by Kingman and Bullhead Fire Command vehicles. We proceeded from Kingman to Bullhead City; where the Golden Valley, Clark County and Bullhead Fire Departments also staged with apparatus and personnel along the procession route. What a sign of respect for our fallen Brother as the procession traveled through the towns of Kingman, Golden Valley and Bullhead City. Our procession this day concluded at the home of Greg Porter, where the Bullhead Fire Department aerial ladders were ?ying the American ?ag as we arrived. A celebration of brothers Ray and Bob’s lives was enjoyed by those at Greg’s home along the Colorado River, with many humorous and loving stories told through the afternoon.

Two days later, the Fire Hogs, along with the family, escorted Ray to his son’s home in Lancaster, California. During the escort, Fire?ghter Ray Van Blarcom remains were in the possession of his son, LAFD Fire?ghter Nicholas Van Blarcom.

For nearly a week, Kingman Fire?ghter’s and the LAFD Honor Guards were posted with Ray’s body until we ?nally brought our Brother home. The Fire Hogs rode to the Kingman/Bullhead area in order to comfort the family, pay respect, and escort our Brother’s remains home to Lancaster, California. The Kingman and Bullhead Fire Departments went above and beyond the call of duty in supporting our efforts as well as the LAFD Honor Guard, Family Liaison J.D.Fox, Chaplin Negrete, Bullhead City FF Mike Villigran, and retired Fire Captain Greg Porter. Our efforts would not have been possible without the support of those who opened their homes and hearts to us at the last minute including; Fire Hog and LAFD Retired Fire Captain Scott Gould, Fire Hog and LAFD Retired Fire Captain Dan Costa, Fire Hog and Bullhead City FF Mike Villigran, Fire Hog and LAFD Retired Fire Inspector Frank Godoy, Cook extraordinaire Darrell Smith, and others I’ve failed to mention. I also want to recognize the following Fire Hogs who dropped everything at the last minute to be a part of something bigger than themselves: LAFD Fire Hog Chapter members: Taylor Gaskin, Tuzz, Darrell Smith, Bruce Newcomb, Jim Vels, Scott Gould, Jimmy Coburn, Greg Porter, Dan Foote, Bennie Orrantia, Dan Costa, Al Mackey, Frank Godoy, Bull Head Mike Villigran, and Jack Wise, from the LACoFD Chapter members: Doc, and John O, Friends of the Fire Hogs; John Lee, and Ray Hamel.

The Kingman Fire Department Honor Guard was created in 2007, in order to give our Fire Hog Member and active EMS Captain Danny Cypert a formal memorial ceremony. Danny was killed in a tragic motorcycle accident outside of the City of Kingman. Kingman is not a very prosperous community with ?scal constraints. We have no professional reciprocity with Kingman, but they choose to honor our fallen anyway. Their Honor Guard struggles to maintain their corps. The Fire Hog members and various other LAFD personnel conducted an impromptu collection and donated $1100 to their Honor Guard. Here is the link to the youtube video created from the escort: https://youtu.be/8cYwZOAlxCo. Ray was preceded in death by his brother Bob aprox two months before. Fire Hog Pete Goff who we lost three years ago is also pictures with the Brothers at the Sturgis Rally. RIP Ray, Bob, and Pete.

“Ride to Live

Live to Give”

Prez

Fire Hogs M/C UPCOMING EVENTS CALENDAR-2026

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2026 Calendar of Events/Rides

*THESE RIDES ARE OPEN TO ALL EXCEPT AS NOTED*

MARCH

3/7/26              CELEBRATION OF LIFE FOR DIANE VIGIL. Fire Hogs will meet at Credit Union and Ride in together. KSU @ 11:15 am FROM THE CU.
We will ride to the Relief together and park in the rear of the building.  PLEASE WEAR A BLACK LONG SLEEVE SHIRT PREFERABLY WITH CUFFS UNDER YOUR CUTS, AND YOUR BLACK ARM BAND ON YOUR LEFT BICEP

3/7/26              THE CALIFORIAN CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE SHOW AT SANTA ANITA RACETRACK. OLD SCHOOL BIKE SHOW AND 150 RUNNING OF THE KENTUCKY DERBY, COME DRESSED UP. GREAT SHOW OF CLASSIC BIKES. DETAILS TO COME.  EVENT INFORMATION HERE: https://www.thecalifornian.us

3/13/26            ST PATRICKS MARCH WITH THE BLUE REBELS. A DAY OF FOOD AND MUSIC STARTS AT NOON GOES TILL 6 PM, BLESSING OF THE BIKES AT THE BLUE REBEL CLUBHOUSE 520 W. WILLOW, LONG BEACH CA

3/28/26            5-COUNTY RIDE ORGANIZED BY THE LACoFD FIRE HOGS .

MEET AT ROUTE 66 @8 AM FOR BREAKFAST THEN KSU @ 930AM WITH A GREAT RIDE ENDING IN VENTURA.  SPEND THE NIGHT IN VENTURA FOR AN EVENING PUB CRAWL AND DINNER.  BREAKFAST ON SUNDAY AND RIDE HOME.

APRIL

4/8-12/26        AZ Bike Week 4/8-12/26

                        Thursday April 9 – Leaving on 4/9/26 meeting at Farm’s House Restaurant 6261 Joshua Palmer Way, Banning Ca @8 am ksu @9 am.   Arrive @ host hotel, Scottsdale Parkview Resort. 7707 E. McDowell Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85257. 480-941-1202

17:00 hrs. Ride to RTO Sullivan’s Sports Bar in Mesa for Meet and Greet with IAFF Motorcycle Group. Address is 6646 Superstition Rd., Mesa, AZ, 85206. Phone number: 480-396-9933. Return to hotel and walk to Dukes Sports Bar and Grill. Jason Bonham Led Zepplin Review at Westworld Thursday night for anyone interested.

                                    Friday April 10 – East Valley Firefighters Charity Ride.  KSU from the hotel at 0715 hrs. Head to Superstition Harley Davidson for breakfast and to pick up ride package. Pre-registration ahead of time is recommended, see link below. The Full-ride itinerary is unknown yet, but the plan is for the Fire Hogs to break off and ride to Tortilla Flat. If time, head back to Cave Creek for cover bands. Last year ZZ Top and AC/DC cover bands were rocking it! Dirty Dog for those not going to the Cody Jinks concert at Westworld. Concert time is approximately 1900 hrs., exact time TBD. Get tickets now! See the link below.

                                    Saturday April 11 – Head to Cave Creek at noon for the Combat Hero Bike Build presentation at the Cave Creek American Legion Post 34, 6272 Cave Creek Rd.

                                    Our own SDFD Fire Hog member Skip Binda, is very involved in this event and we will be going to support him. This event has been opened to disabled first responders. so please see the info on the link below for nominations for upcoming donations. This year’s bike donation will be going to a Vet. The Bike presentation will be at 1400 hrs.

                                    Free time in Cave Creek after the event, maybe Dirty Dog, Old Town Scottsdale (Dierk Bentley’s Place). Many options. Ted Nugent Concert at Westworld at approximately 1900 hrs. Exact time TBD.

                                    Sunday April 12 – Head home, perhaps have breakfast prior to departure.

https://firefightercharities.com/event/evfc-21st-annual-charity-ride/

https://azbikeweek.com/

https://www.combatherobikebuild.org

MAY

5/8/26              Punisher’s ride for Autism

5/16/26            LACoFD Chapter of the Fire Hogs presents the 10th Annual Firefighters Memorial Ride.  Registration begins at 8:00 AM at Fire Station 126, 26320 Citrus St. Valencia. Ceremony starts at 9:30 and kick stands up at 10:30.  Join us for the two-to-three-hour scenic ride and Tri tip lunch at Route 66 (18730 Soledad Canyon Rd. Canyon Country) afterwards.  Live Music auction and raffle.  GET YOUR TICKETS HERE:

5/30/26            Ride for the Blue. Starts in Simi Valley, ends in Ventura. More details to come.

JUNE

6/5-7/26          Announcing the return of the 7th Annual Mountain Ride

Friday June 5th to ride up to Lake Arrowhead.  There will be a Toby Kieth tribute band playing in the village that evening.  A table for 4 is $92.  Arrowhead Resort and Spa is the premier hotel in the village on the lake. You can walk to the concert. I need to know how many rooms we need.

Also, I need to know how many would like to continue the ride and ride up to Big Bear Saturday June 6th and spend another night in Big Bear village.  Whiskey Dave’s usually has live music on Saturday evenings.

Ride Home on Sunday.

 I need a head count on how many bikes / people will be attending on Friday and on Saturday for this year’s Mountain Ride and how many rooms you each need.  E-mail Billy B below by 3-15-26 to reserve a spot on this awesome event.

Text him or E Mail him. (310) 467-3871 [email protected]

DTBA             The LACoFD and SGVFD Chapters of the Fire Hogs present the Beer Reveal and Pete Goff Biker Games: Red Engine Brewery

6/30/26            Granite Mountain Memorial / Yarnell AZ- updates coming.

JULY

AUGUST

8/7-16/26        Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.  Many Fire Hogs are going.  More details to come.

DTBD             Patriot Tour- Jerry to update

8/24/26            The Fire Hogs will meet up with the Aussies in Santa Monica and take them on a coast ride.

DTBD             Century Ride Date to be determined.

8/29/26            The LAFD Chapter of the Fire Hogs Presents the 28th Annual Fallen Heroes Memorial Ride. TICKETS ONSALE NOW HERE:

                        Follow the Event Facebook Page Here:

SEPTEMBER

9/1-10/1/26     The Fire Hogs will be organizing the Coast-to-Coast Ride honoring the 25th anniversary of 911 and those lost to it.  We will also be honoring the 250 anniversaries of our Nation and the 100-year anniversary of Route 66.  Come join us as we leave from the World Trade Center Memorial at the FHMTC on September 1 and we travel across county stopping at many memorial places including Winslow Az, The Cadillac Ranch in TX, Nashville, Knoxville where we will ride the “Tail of the Dragon” , Jack Daniels Distillery,  The Pentagon, and on to NYC for two nights.  From there we will travel up the New England Coast, Bar Harbor,  and across to Ohio for the Rock n Roll Hall of fame, Two Nights in “Put-In-Bay”, Ferrie over to Milwaukee for the HD Museum, then down to Chicago where we will pick up Route 66 for the ride home.  Ride the whole way, part way, pick up where you want, fly in, rent a bike, it doesn’t matter, just join us.  Hotels will be coordinated. To be a part of this once in a lifetime event you must contact Jack Wise to be included.

9/11/26            Midway Memorial in San Diego

9/18/26            Ryan Osler Ride

9/19/26            Colorado Springs IAFF Firefighters Memorial

DTBD             LAFRA Firefighter Car Show and Festival

OCTOBER

            10/3/26            Calif Firefighter’s Memorial Sacramento Ca.

            10/10/26          LAFRA Firefighter Memorial Services at the Museum

10/23-24          The SGVFD and CRCFD Chapters of the Fire Hogs present the Don Shawver Memorial Run in Lake Havasu

NOVEMBER

            DTBD             LAFRA Open House

*11/29/26        LAFD Chapter of the Fire Hogs Presents the Fire Hogs participation in the Hollywood Christmas Parade in Hollywood CA.  Dress your bike and selves up in holiday spirit.  Meet at Mels diner by 3 pm.  Diner afterwards at saddle Rack and stay at the Best Western.  FOR PATCHED FIREHOGS, PROSPECTS AND THEIR PASSENGERS ONLY. More details coming.

DECEMBER

12/19/26          Wreaths Across America.  Join the Fire Hogs as we lay wreaths at the Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery. Meet at LAFD FS 37 at 830am. Lunch afterwards.

12/24/26          Santa Claus Motorcycle Toy Ride.

DTBD             Relief Holiday Ball

Other Rides will be inserted as they come up.  Details will be posted as soon as they are known.  Look to our website www.firehogs.org for updates.  Follow our FB page @https://www.facebook.com/FireHogsMCLAFD/.  Follow us on X at @FirehogsMC, and on Instagram Fire Hogs MC @ Fire.Hogs.MC. Subscribe to our YouTube channel “Fire Hogs TV” Here: https://www.youtube.com/@firehogstv636  for videos and pictures.

Down load the Calendar HERE

IT’S GOING TO BE A ANOTHER GREAT YEAR OF RIDING!

I HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL THERE,

PREZ