Choir Boys Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club

The Black Hills of South Dakota had become one of the Judge’s favorite rides and for the past five years he had attended the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.

At the request of the Judge’s family the remains of the Judge were taken on one last ride through the Black Hills and his remains were scattered at various locations.

Local “Choir Boy” “Buck” Buchanan, right, presents $1,100.00 to Battalion Chief Jay Follinghim, center left, of the Prescott Fire Department to help Firefighter Jeff Moffitt’s wife. Kristi Moffitt was recently diagnosed as having Myocarditis and will have to undergo a heart transplant. Also pictured are Phoenix Region I Choir Boys Eric Reed, left, and Andy Baxter, center right.

Kristi Moffitt, wife of 8-year veteran Prescott Firefighter Jeff Moffitt has been at Mayo Clinic to receive two “heart assist” pumps implanted while she and her husband, Jeff, and four small children anxiously wait for a heart transplant. Kristi contracted a sore throat that turned in to a fairly rare heart problem known as Myocarditis, which damages the heart muscle.

The Arizona Choir Boys, learning of this, wanted to help but the treasury funds are restricted to the survivors of slain peace officers or to help officers who have been seriously injured in the discharge of their responsibilities and do not allow for fund disbursement for other concerns such as this.

Buchanan stated, “The guys were really frustrated because they really wanted to help a public safety employee and family who also had four small children, but couldn’t under the guidelines. They knew that the financial pressures and caring for the kids was going to be really tough.” They looked at each other and said, “Okay, what have you got in your pockets. They all dug deep and came up with personal funds of a grand, and it was done. I am extremely honored and pleased to have the Phoenix Region I members and other help out like this and join Jeff’s co-workers who are donating time to cover his shifts so his paycheck will not be interrupted. All these folks have been absolutely awesome!”

There is a “Change of Heart” poker run scheduled for Saturday, August 1, 2009 to help Kristi and the family. This will start at the Prescott Fire Department, Station 71. 333 White Spar Rd. with registration from 9:00 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. and an entry fee of $20.00. Organizers plan on live music, drink specials, food, raffles and a 50/50 drawing. Anything with wheels on it is welcome.

Today over friends, family members and colleagues celebrated the life of Larry Cronin, born August 19, 1937 in Keystone Nebraska.

It is with deap regret that I must inform you all that Larry “The Judge” Cronin, Treasurer, of AZ Region I died a short time ago. Larry died at John C. Linclon Trama Center as a result of complications form a motorcycle wreck he was involved in on 11-2-08.
 
Obviously this tragic information is a blow to us all. Unfortunately I have no additional information at this time. I will pass on all information as I get it. Please keep Karen and his family in your prayers.

Breezy….

On Sept 24, 2008, Region 3 attended a ceremony for the Wounded Warriors in Lake Havasu  City. We purchased a “Brick” for the Freedom Walkway and donated funds to the Wounded Warriors fund. Region 3 is proud to support our troops with credit and promotion to the Choirboy Club.  

I have received several positive “E” in support of our donation. If you have a different opinion, I would love to hear it.

Lou

The “Judge” and “Kill Switch” were both jailed last week in Hulett Wyoming during their recent trip to Sturgis South Dakota with the “Rabbit”!

And if jail time wasn’t enough, “Rabbit” also put the pair though hard labor walking “400 steps down and 300 steps up” through the bowels of Jewel Cave during their six day trek through the Black Hills.

They rode over 1300 miles taking in the sites of Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Jewel Cave, Iron Mountain Road, Spearfish Canyon and of course the watering holes in the communities such as Custer, Sturgis and Deadwood while meeting with other motorcycle enthusiasts who were interested in learning more about our club.

ELVIS Says:

WOW. GREAT SHOOTING BY THE RABBIT AND IM SURE A GREAT TIME.. WISH I WAS THERE.

To all Arizona Brothers,
 
I would like to thank all of you who made the California FOR last week in San Diego. Your support helped make it one of the best attended events ever with CB attendance from every State. Hope some of you can make the upcoming ride next week to Reno.
 
Dan R.
Prez
CFFC

On June 14th begining at 12:00 noon, I will be hosting the June State meeting at the new “Rabbit Hole” in Morristown Arizona.

Beer, Pop, Burgers and Hot Dogs will be provided.

Items on the agenda include:
Finances: Faudman
60/40 Contributions: Breezy/Gary
Ca. State FOR
How to add content to this blog: Rabbit

Attached is a map to my home. Please be careful before entering onto the airstrip by looking both ways and up in the air, as it is active and I expect that I plane or two will land and/or take off during the meeting. Also the roadway to my home is all paved.

If you have any problems while reroute, I can be reached on my cell phone at 623-203-6117.

BY JAMES GILBERT, SUN STAFF WRITER
February 4, 2008 – 6:14PM
About 15 members of a statewide law enforcement motorcycle club rode to Yuma Monday morning to present a $2,500 check to the family of a U.S. Border Patrol agent killed in the line of duty.

“It’s amazing to see how people can be so generous during such a hard time for us,” said Erica Aguilar, widow of Senior Border Patrol Agent Luis Aguilar, who was killed last month when he was struck by a suspected smuggling vehicle. “Louie was part of an unspoken brotherhood that supports each other, and they continue to support us.”

Known as the Choir Boys, the motorcycle group is made up of retired law enforcement officers who enjoy riding Harley-Davidson motorcycles and are dedicated to helping survivors of fallen law enforcement officers.

Rich Epps, Region 3 Choir Boys president who rode to Yuma on his motorcycle from Lake Havasu City, said club members were deeply affected when they read about Aguilar’s death and contacted the Yuma Border Patrol.

“It’s nice to know we can help someone who is going through a tough time like this,” Epps said.

Epps said it will be some time before Aguilar begins receiving benefits from her husband’s death. The money they gave her is meant to help her out financially until then.

“There are no strings attached or papers to sign; the money is hers, Epps said. “Before his benefits begin, the money will stop coming in. She may get his last paycheck, but that is it
until then.”

The Choir Boys gave Aguilar the money during a check presentation held in a conference room at the U.S. Border Patrol station on Avenue A.

“Your husband made the ultimate sacrifice to help keep us safe, so we want to give you a little something to help you through this tough time,” Epps said as he gave her the check.

Members of the motorcycle club stood along the walls in the room watching the ceremony, and Aguilar, who was holding their young daughter, went around afterwards hugging each of them.

“Thank you so much for helping us,” she told them.

Luis Aguilar was killed in the Imperial Sand Dunes on Jan. 19 when he was struck by the driver of a suspected smuggling vehicle he was trying to stop with spike strips.

The vehicle, a Hummer, was being pursued by U.S. agents and was traveling south through the sand dunes in an effort to return to Mexico when it struck the agent, the patrol said.

The driver of vehicle was identified as 22-year-old Jesus Navarro. He was arrested Jan. 22 in Sonora and is currently being held in Mexicali, Baja Calif., while waiting to be tried on smuggling charges.

Aguilar was honored in a public funeral service Jan. 24 in Yuma. The ceremony was attended by thousands of law enforcement officers from around the state and included a funeral procession with 400 law enforcement vehicles.

He was laid to rest in Mt. Carmel Cemetery in El Paso, Texas.

The members of the Choir Boys came from Phoenix, Globe and Lake Havasu City.

“It was a bit cold this morning,” Epps said of his 2-1/2-hour ride. “It was fun. I enjoy riding.”