In the summer time, I am sure there has been more than one time that you have been stopped at a traffic light, 
intersection, or even your own driveway waiting for hundreds of motorcycles, police escorted to pass by. I know a lot of us are impatient, but every time you see this, remember it is raising money for some kind of worthy cause.
Some various popular causes that I have been privileged to support via a nice relaxing Sunday motorcycle ride are breast cancer, 9/11 victims and their families, local volunteer fire departments, police departments, and the list goes on.
Flag raised, before the motorcycles made their way by.
But the ride that I look forward to annually is the CT United Ride which took place today. It was the 9th annual United Ride, and it included every bike imaginable, from beautiful Indians, to your run of the mill Harley Davidson. They were able to include over 1,000 bikes according to The Connecticut Post’s latest report on the event.
I would like to place a big thank you to the United Professional Firefighters of Connecticut who hosted this event and included fire departments from all over Fairfield county. I had the pleasure of hanging out with Shelton’s Echo Hose Hook & Ladder Company 1 at their truck Tower 7 which raised a beautiful American flag over Route 111 with the assistance of Derby’s Paugussett Company 4. Thank you to all the fire companies which 
participated in this event, without the flags and the support of the local fire companies, the ride would not be the same.
Also, remember, most of our local fire companies are all volunteer!!
In the end, my toddler decided that he wanted to be a biker for the day. So Grandpa made his toy “Mo Mo” look like all the other “Mo Mo’s” we saw, courtesy of Grandpa.
Camden with his bandana on for a very short time, on his Mo Mo
It was an awesome presentation of our countries colors. The dedication of our volunteers goes above and beyond responding to fire alarms and calls for assistance. Its events like these that really show the dedication that an individual has to their neighbors and their country. Without members of society like this the foundation would crumble. Though I am a volunteer myself I thank all those who volunteer their time in a fire department or any organization that provides a positive contribution to society. These economic times we find it hard but those who are dedicated and care find the time because they care. Thank you again. Nice job on the article Danielle, the members appreciate it.
Captain Steve Hoffmann
Echo Hose H & L Co. 1
Shelton fire Department
Comment by Captain Steve Hoffmann — September 1st, 2009 @ 7:19 am