Folks,

Many of you have asked if the PGR will ride in memory of this fine young man who was so callously gunned down in the line of duty.

On Monday morning this 35 year old Police Officer and father of two young boys was 15 minutes from the end of his shift on Bicycle Patrol when he took a call to handle a domestic incident.  Upon arrival at the scene an individual was noticed to be running from the scene. Officer Briggs Identified himself and ordered him to stop. The suspect turned and fired a gun at Officer Briggs, the round stiking him in the head.  On Tuesday  he died from his injuries.

Here is the plan.

We will assemble in mass on the southern end of Elm Street in an area yet to be determined.  We will assemble, rear tires to the curb, at attention (with flags) when the funeral procession passes by.

Current plan is to gather at Naults Cycle (On the West Side of the River) and be kickstands up from the Naults Parking lot at 0900. We will cross the Merrimack at Granite Street and take a right on Elm to the parking site.  Upon passing of the Funeral Procession we will exit down Elm southerly ending up on Brown Ave and out Rt. 101/293.

This put us in and out of town while interfering with traffic at a minimum. This is the best way to show the community that we care and not add to the planning and coordination that the Manchester Police Department already has to deal with.  Putting 150 Bikes into the already lengthy Funeral Procession will add to the work load of the Police Department.

PLEASE KNOW that this is all subject to change at the wishes of the family or the Manchester Police Department. Check back for updates.

Quinn