WASHINGTON, D.C. (WTXL)-- They have finished the ride.
Hundreds of cyclists from around the country are in Washington D.C. at the Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Wall.
They pedaled through the memorial, which has the names of more than 21,000 fallen officers.
Tallahassee police officer Rachelle Denmark told me they are blessed and honored to represent those who are not here and to also represent the families left behind.
It's a sea of unity here about 2,000 riders from all over the country gathering to ride in solidarity into the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial.
" Today is the best day," said Tallahassee Police Department Officer Rachelle Department. "Today is incredible. It is the biggest variety of emotions. When we ride into Washington and get to that wall, and we've made it tour destination."
On the approach into the memorial Denmark says she realizes how fortunate she has been to be in her career and to still be able to serve.
She says officers can be the light in dark places for some.
"You know we've made it to remember the memories of these officers' lives and we've carried it all the way in, to honor them and honor their families," said officer Denmark.
The road was long--the hills hard..but they ride for their brothers and sisters who have paid the ultimate sacrifice.
The riders will attend a candlelight vigil at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial wall. Three names from our area will be read during the roll call: Taylor County Sheriff's Deputy Scott Williams, Valdosta State Prison correctional officer Dajhaun C. Gaitors, and Boston, Georgia police officer Justin Levi Rouse.
