Jeff "Mayo" Maynard, Jake Cooper and Mike Coyle and Tracy Coyle went to Bloomington, Indiana on June 6th, 2009 to ride the Annual Blue Knights Thin Blue Line Ride sponsored by Blue Knights Indiana Chapter XI. This year this ride was dedicated to a fallen Indiana State Trooper who was also a member of Chapter XI. It is my understanding that Officer Justin C. Mullis was doing a funeral escort on his dept. motorcycle when he was killed in an accident. I met Officer Mullis' wife, daughter and sons and they were very gracious during this trying time and were wonderful hosts for this event. It really touched me and reminded me that we are in a very difficult and trying profession. One that demands alot from us personally and professionally. To be part of an event that is taking care of one of its own was very heart warming and reminded me that we are all Family. It was a wonderful time and a great cause.

At last count but unofficial...there were 137 bikes. We had 4 Indiana State Hwy Patrol officers escorting us the whole way on their bikes and they did an outstanding job.

In the 3rd picture is officer Mullis' wife and daughter Amy. They are standing by Justin Mullis' motorcycle he called "Purple Rain" which he sold just a month prior to his death. The owner lives in Vincennes and drove up here to be part of this charity ride.

Also......ask Jake why his new nickname is "Skid" :-)