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The Heroes Tour is an escorted, motorcycle ride established to honor
the brave men and women of public safety and the military who have
given their lives in service to their communities and country.
In conjunction with the Beyond the Badge Run & Walk, the Heroes Tour
serves to raise additional money for the Jason M. Baker Scholarship
Fund.
A large segment of the biker community is made up of public safety
officers and military personnel, both active and retired. As a Viet
Nam veteran, law enforcement officer and avid rider himself, Jerry
Baker sought to continue the work that was started with the Run &
Walk and spread the message of honor and thanks to a group so well
known for American ideals and values.

In keeping with the theme, “A Time to Say Thanks”, the Heroes Tour
visits public safety and military memorials throughout Indiana to
pay tribute to those that have fallen in the line of duty. At each
memorial stop riders will learn about the history and circumstances
surrounding the creation of the memorial, as well as, a chance to
meet family members, friends and colleagues of the individual for
which the memorial is dedicated. The tour visits different memorials
each year.
In addition to the various Indiana public safety and military
memorials, the Heroes Tour includes a tour of beautiful Crown Hill
Cemetery with a ride over "The Hill”, the highest point in Marion
County and stops at the
Heroes of Public Safety Memorial and the
Field of Valor, Crown Hill’s newest military section. Brief
ceremonies are held at each memorial that includes a tribute to
those that have fallen in the line of duty, the playing of Taps at
the Field of Valor and the playing of Amazing Grace at the Heroes of
Public Safety Memorial and concluding with the placement of flags at
each memorial.
The Tour concludes with a post-ride party at the Icehouse Restaurant
and Pub in downtown Indianapolis where live music, food and drinks
and fantastic door prizes are provided.
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