Choir Boys Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club

On Friday, July 27th, Phoenix Police Officer George Cortez Jr. was shot to death while attempting to arrest two people that were attempting to cash a forged check at Southwest Check Cashing near 83rd Ave and Encanto Blvd.

Slain Officer Cortez is survived by his wife Tiffany and two sons Kotlan 4 (right) and Gunner 2.

On Sunday, Region One members Wally, Carlos, Fraudman and Ponch presented a check from the Choirboy’s Fallen Officer fund to the family.

The Choirboys extend condolances to George’s family and to all members of the Phoenix Police Department.

Region VI, is the newest, fastest growing region in Arizona, it covers the greater Eastside of the Phoenix Metro area. Members of Choir Boys Region VI are active and retired Law Enforcement Officers on the Local, County, State, and Federal level. Most of the Eastside Law Enforcement agencies are represented as well as several retired officers from other states across the nation.

Our monthly meetings are held on the second Saturday of the month (1130hrs) at Boston’s Restaurant located at      1026 South Gilbert Rd. (Gilbert Rd South of Warner Rd) Region VI members assist Reg. #1 members in sponsoring the C.U.F.F.S Run. This yearly event was established in 1997 and takes place during the month of October. C.U.F.F.S stands for “Choir Boys United for Fallen Survivors”. This event has become one of the best and most popular Law Enforcement runs in the State of Arizona. Choir Boys throughout the nation participate in this event together with the citizens of our communities, to show support to those Law Enforcement Officers who have given the ultimate sacrifice to their community. The proceeds of this run go to assist the families of Police Officers, Firefighters, Federal Agents and Correctional Officers who have lost their lives or been severely injured in the line of duty.

Region VI members enjoy participating in motorcycle events that benefit the Community at Large and Law Enforcement. Our objective is to keep alive, the memory of those Law Enforcement Officers who have paid the ultimate price while protecting their fellow citizens.
Please join us at any of our monthly meetings. Should you see us riding, introduce yourself.

For more information about Region VI, please contact us.

The Laughlin Bash is a three-day Public Safety motorcycle event for Public Safety personnel. This is not a charity event, but an event thought of and put together by members of various Public Safety Clubs. The Bash is The Laughlin Bash is a three-day Public Safety motorcycle event for Public Safety personnel.  This is not a charity event, but an event thought of and put together by members of various Public Safety Clubs.  

The Bash is an opportunity for all Public Safety personnel to get together and meet and greet.  Since we all are involved with one another with work, this is a way we can socialize together beyond work with the one thing we all have in common……riding motorcycles. If you don’t ride a motorcycle, but your in the Public Safety profession, come on by anyhow.

Laughlin is a great place to hold this event.  It has the hotel rooms, casinos, outlet shopping and watersport activities on the Colorado River.  Lets put it this way, there’s alot
to do in Laughlin, and don’t forget, the guaranteed great riding weather.  The average temperature for this time of the year is a high of 82 to a low of 57 degrees in the evening, with no to very little humidity, and LOTS of sunshine!

Riders arrive the evening of 25th and depart on the 28th.an opportunity for all Public Safety personnel to get together and meet and greet. Since we all are involved with one another with work, this is a way we can socialize together beyond work with the one thing we all have in common……riding motorcycles. If you don’t ride a motorcycle, but your in the Public Safety profession, come on by anyhow. Laughlin is a great place to hold this event. It has the hotel rooms, casinos, outlet shopping and watersport activities on the Colorado River. Lets put it this way, there’s alot to do in Laughlin, and don’t forget, the guaranteed great riding weather. The average temperature for this time of the year is a high of 82 to a low of 57 degrees in the evening, with no to very little humidity, and LOTS of sunshine! Riders arrive the evening of 25th and depart on the 28th.

September 8th, meet at the Fry’s parking lot 67th Av./Happy Valley Rd. @ 0700 hrs. Kickstands up @ 0800 hrs.

We will be riding the back way up to Flagstaff via Jerome/Sedona etc.

Once we arrive in Flagstaff, riders will have the option of spending the night. We have talked to the Fairfield Inn and Embassy Suites in reference to room availability. We will go to Buster’s to drink/eat etc.     

T-shirts will be available the morning of the ride with the names of fallen officers from 2006.

Hats off to So Cal and Irish Mike for their Choirboy hospitality at the 2007 run to Palm Springs!

Enduring tempuratures that exceeded 106 degrees, riders found a desert oasis with cold beer and great friends!

Here is a short video clip of the ride…..

 

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This weekend I took the opportunity to meet up with our South Dakota brothers in Sioux Falls South Dakota.

I called Aaron and Ryan just a few days prior to my arrival telling them that I was on a business trip, passing through their area and asked if their region had any activities planned for that weekend. They both said that they would put something together and looked forward for my arrival.

Friday night I pulled in town and met up with them at “Stoggies”, a downtown bar and smoke shop. There we celebrated the recent sale of my business to a company in Omaha and my second retirement.

The following morning I was taken on a motorcycle tour of Sioux Falls seeing the State Pen, Sioux Falls and the downtown historical district. At 11:00 we then met up with 14 other Choirboy brothers and sisters and participated in a 150 mile poker run benefiting a camp for deaf children.

I was then presented with a special gift to present to members of Arizona Region One that I will present to the membership, for helping them sell their left over Sturgis t-shirts last year.

All I can say is that the hospitality extended to me was fantastic and if you’re ever in the area look them up.

A special thank you to all my South Dakota brothers and sisters and look forward in seeing you all at Sturgis and at the Tombstone run. 

CFFC

Brother’s,

As I am sure you have all heard, Arizona Region III has lost our Brother Pat “Pappy” Howland. Pappy has been a Choir Boy for several years and came to us from Washington State. Pappy was born in Kansas, December 8, 1947 Pappy retired after 22 years of service. Pappy was diagnosed with cancer after our beach party in 2006. Pappy battled as hard as he could to beat the cancer that made him sick. Pappy was Region III’s Vice President and had to step down when he got to sick to do anything with the club. Pappy past away May 17, 2007 at his home in Lake Havasu City with the love of his life, Kim. His Father, Mother, and sister were also at his side. Pappy fought his death as hard as he could till the end. Pappy spoke to his family as he passed, telling them that he did not want to go.

Pappy asked a couple of things of me before he passed. Pappy asked that there be no sad funeral and that if anything that there be a party. Pappy asked that I have a drink for him. His second request was that his colors pass to Kim. Pappy told me that Kim was as much a part of the Choir Boys as he was and that she so loves the club and all the people. I told Pappy that I would pass the colors onto Kim. Kim asked me if she would be allowed to participate in club events and wear her jacket that has the Arizona ladies patch on it. I told Kim that she is always welcome with the Choir Boys.

I have fulfilled already one of Pappy’s requests. There will be a gathering of all of Pappy’s brothers, the Choir Boys, Pappy’s friends, family and all others that knew Pappy May 24th 2007 at the Eagles Club in Lake Havasu City starting at 4:00 pm. It is asked that you come and participate in saying goodbye to Pappy with us. If you have a story to tell about Pappy, Please Bring it with you as we all would like to hear it. If you have any questions, Please feel free to email me at deuce@npgcable.com or give me a call at 928-208-6371. Thank you and CFFC Richard Epps AZ Region III President

Hey Choir Boys,

Arizona Region III would like to thank all of you, who came and supported our run here in Lake Havasu. It was alot of fun, especially seeing all of you together again. I know we had some issues at the National Board level that did not set well with some, but as usual you guys showed that you are the professionals you are and left it in the National Board Room. Thank you. We look forward to seeing everyone again at the next run, where we can spend some time visiting with you. Once again thank you Choir Boys for making our run happen

CFFC Richard “Deuce” Epps AZ Region III Choir Boys

March 24th the Border Patrol Poker Run
Meet Location: Mobil Gas Station on Litchfield Rd north of I 10 on the west side.
This is also next to Denny’s and across the street from the Cracker Barrel.
Meet Time: We will meet at 0945 AM and depart no later than 10:15 AM
Details: From the meet point we will ride to the American Legion on Dysart Rd. Then participate in a poker run to Ajo, AZ via old hwy 80. Looks like the  first three stops will be about 50 miles apart. This is a fun ride over scenic roads that are not very challenging. This is a ride to help the families of two Border Patrol Agents who died in the line of duty.
Total Miles: about 225 from meet point round trip.
 
March 30 AZ Highway Patrol R.A.I.D. Ride
Meet Time: 0945 at Hacienda Harley Davidson (By the Front Doors) Note you must pre-register for this ride. Go to www.haciendaharleydavidson.com to do so it costs $20.00 per rider and $15.00 per passenger. Note let Breezey know if you are going on this so no one gets missed in the Chaos.
Details: This is an escorted ride to Bourgets Bike Works and entry fee covers lunch, tour, etc.
 
April 13 - 15th Choir Boys Lake Havasu ” Ridin the River”
 April 13th Meet time: 0845 AM for those that want in the Albertsons Parking Lot at the 303 and Bell Rd. We will ride to Wickenburg where will all come together.
Wickenburg meet location and point of departure: The Shell gas station on Hwy 60 just before you get into Wickenburg. Note this is the big Shell Station across the street from the Chevy Dealership, not the little one as you first come into Wickenburg from Phoenix via 60.
Ride Info: We will leave the Wickenburg at 1000AM sharp and ride to Parker AZ where we will stop at “Foxes” for lunch. Then on to Lake Havasu. We will be spending Friday and Saturday Nights in Havasu at the Sunset Inn 928-855-1111. There will be a National Board Meeting at 5:00 PM on Friday the 13th at the motel. The poker run is on Saturday and leaves from the motel. Rooms are going very fast as this is a large Choir Boy National event. We will ride to Havasu via Parker on Hwy 60 distance to Parker 100 miles the 32 more to Havasu.
Ride Home: We will leave from the hotel on 4-15-07 details T.B.A.
 
April 21st the Anthony Holly Motorcycle Run
Meet time: 0745 AM at the Shell Gas Station on Cave Creek north of the 101. We will pull out no later than 0800 AM
Details: This run is to raise money to send Glendale P.D. personnel to Washington D.C. During Police Week in 2008 to Honor Officer Holly who was recently murdered in the line of duty. Ride length is about 100 miles. Several of our members are G.P.D. and we want to support this to the max. Some of the brothers who normally work weekends are taking vacation time so they can attend. All the L.E.M.C.’s are supporting this. We will ride from the meet location to a church at 67th Ave and Happy Valley to join a ride leaving at 0900 AM. We go to Lake Pleasant, Western Trails, the Sub Station where Officer Holly worked and finish at Westgate City Center.

Arizona Region III would like to extend a thanks to all who made it to the service for Bob “Arson” Eisele. It has been a bad month or two for our club in the way of deaths to Choir Boys and the families of Choir Boys. For those of you who did not know Bob “ARSON” Eisele, Arson was a retired Arson Investigator for Pasadena, California and he retired to Lake Havasu a few years ago. “ARSON” will be missed by all. Through all of this, I have really seen what we The Choir Boys are made of and I am so very proud to be a Choir Boy…Thank you all. Richard “DEUCE” Epps Arizona Region III President