5000 motorcyclist ride for slain teen

[Feejer/Weejer man]

BAILEY, Colo. - About 5,000 motorcyclists rode in a caravan in honor of the 16-year-old girl who was shot at her high school by a gunman who held her hostage.

The motorcyclists, including Park County Sheriff Fred Wegener, rode 40 miles to Platte Canyon High School from Columbine High School, the scene of the nation's worst school shooting in 1999.

It was Wegener who made the call for SWAT officers to invade a classroom where authorities said Duane Morrison, 53, took Emily Keyes and other girls hostage and molested them on Sept. 27.

Morrison shot Emily in the head after SWAT officers stormed the classroom and then shot and killed himself, authorities said. The other hostages survived.

On Saturday, bikers paid donations to take part in the ride from Columbine to Bailey. The procession was so long that the first bikers, riding two abreast, pulled into Platte Canyon High School as the last bikers left Columbine.

Money collected from the ride will go to a fund to help the girls who were taken hostage.

Dan Patino, who came up with the idea for the ride, said he was stunned by its turnout.

"There's not a lot to say," Emily's father, John-Michael Keyes, told the crowd. "This is amazing."

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[OrangevaleFJR]

Every once in awhile the human race shines.

 

[Toecutter]

Every once in awhile the human race shines.

Yeah, most often in reaction (and proportion) to the most severe tragedies that occur.

The procession was so long that the first bikers, riding two abreast, pulled into Platte Canyon High School as the last bikers left Columbine.
"There's not a lot to say," Emily's father, John-Michael Keyes, told the crowd. "This is amazing."

Would have been quite a sight to behold. That's one of the benefits of being involved with the PGR.

 

[rublenoon]

The procession was so long that the first bikers, riding two abreast, pulled into Platte Canyon High School as the last bikers left Columbine.

The procession was at least 45 minutes near Columbine and then strung out over the appox. 40 mile route.

More notable for me was the on the entire route [local street, interstate and US highway] there were people waving. People pulled over and stopped there vehicles and waved as the bikes passed. In the mountain section every cross road or side road the people waved and had signs [usually Emily's last text msg to her family "I love u guys" or "pass it forward"]. People did this for the entire 40 miles!

Grace comes in many forms! Some came to the riders and some came to the parade watchers! :yahoo:

Peace and ride safe.

rublenoon

 

[FJR1300Jeff]

Morrison shot Emily in the head after SWAT officers stormed the classroom and then shot and killed himself, authorities said

**** this is Sad!!! Why did the ******* have time to shot the girl and then kill himself. While I have total respect for SWAT and all law enforcement.

This reminds me of watching the Russian special forces deal with a hostage situation. They seem to just start shooting with no real plan to take control of the situation.

In other words when SWAT breached the door, they should have been all over this guy like stink on ****. Even if he did luck out and get one shot off at the girl the next shot should have been from a COP to the LOW LIFE SEXUAL predators HEAD!!!

 

[FJR1300]

This reminds me of watching the Russian special forces deal with a hostage situation. They seem to just start shooting with no real plan to take control of the situation.
In other words when SWAT breached the door, they should have been all over this guy like stink on ****. Even if he did luck out and get one shot off at the girl the next shot should have been from a COP to the LOW LIFE SEXUAL predators HEAD!!!

Dude, you don't have a clue!

Some people are very smart, until they open their mouth.

 

[FJR1300Jeff]

Some people are very smart, until they open their mouth.

Either elaborabte or I assume your are speaking about yourself!

 

[FJR1300]

Either elaborabte or I assume your are speaking about yourself!

I'll elaborate... GFY!

 

[Ignacio]

ADMIN Note: This thread is about a slain teen and been given latitude since it's not FJR specific. It's not about about SWAT actions, what to do with sexual predators, or jumping on people. Keep it on topic, away from politics, and stop the personal attacks or it will be closed. Your choice gentlemen.