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Florida Brotherhood Ride 2012

David Albers/Staff Local first responders begin the first leg of the 5th annual Brotherhood Ride along Fifth Avenue South on Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Naples. The annual cycling tour by local first responders pays tribute to colleagues who have been killed in the line of duty. This year's ride recognizes 11 Florida first responders who died in 2011.

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David Albers/Staff Local first responders begin the first leg of the 5th annual Brotherhood Ride along Fifth Avenue South on Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Naples. The annual cycling tour by local first responders pays tribute to colleagues who have been killed in the line of duty. This year's ride recognizes 11 Florida first responders who died in 2011.

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  • June 3, 2012 Brotherhood Ride: The riders leave Cambier Park for a loop downtown then a beeline to Miami. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.
  • June 3, 2012 Brotherhood Ride: The riders leave Cambier Park for a loop downtown then a beeline to Miami. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.
  • June 3, 2012 Brotherhood Ride: The big bass drum of Guns N Hoses who earned a resounding round of applause for their playing. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.
  • June 3, 2012 Brotherhood Ride: Drummers of Guns N Hoses begin the musical tribute. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.
  • June 3, 2012 Brotherhood Ride: The Guns N Hoses Band made up of both active & retired police, fire fighters, emergency personnel and veterans. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.
  • June 3, 2012 Brotherhood Ride: Gear representing riders from around Florida and the country lined the stage in Cambier Park prior to the day's ride to Miami across highway 41. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.
  • June 3, 2012 Brotherhood Ride: Guns N Hoses filled the air with the evokative sound of bagpipes. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.
  • June 3, 2012 Brotherhood Ride: Scott Wilson (Golden Gate FD), Jerry Kronfeldt (Estero FD), Doug Groves (Tampa FD), Paul Manguso (North Naples FD) & Jenna Wilson, 5 pose prior to the Brotherhood ride. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.
  • June 3, 2012 Brotherhood Ride: 30 riders will make the trek today from Naples to Miami riding in honor of 11 fallen heroes. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.
  • June 3, 2012 Brotherhood Ride: Jeff Morris of Naples FD addresses the crowd on the history and meaning of the Brotherhood ride. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.
  • June 3, 2012 Brotherhood Ride: Naples Police Chief Tom Weschler thanks the public for their attendance and support. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.
  • June 3, 2012 Brotherhood Ride: 30 Riders took their spot on the Cambier Park stage and listen here to the opening ceremony before departing for Miami. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.
  • June 3, 2012 Brotherhood Ride: Paul Manguso of North Naples FD will make the ride today with special thoughts for his Dad unable to participate. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.
  • June 3, 2012 Brotherhood Ride: Each of the riders identified themself and who they rode in honor of with a name & number. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.
  • June 3, 2012 Brotherhood Ride: Official shirt of the Brotherhood riders. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.
  • June 3, 2012 Brotherhood Ride: Hertz donated the trailer that helps transport riders' gear & supplies. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.
  • David Albers/Staff Local first responders begin the first leg of the 5th annual Brotherhood Ride along Fifth Avenue South on Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Naples. The annual cycling tour by local first responders pays tribute to colleagues who have been killed in the line of duty. This year's ride recognizes 11 Florida first responders who died in 2011.
  • David Albers/Staff North Naples firefighter Paul Manguso gathers with fellow first responder cyclists before a ceremony kicking off the 5th annual Brotherhood Ride at Cambier Park on Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Naples. The annual cycling tour by local first responders pays tribute to colleagues who have been killed in the line of duty. This year's ride recognizes 11 Florida first responders who died in 2011.
  • David Albers/Staff Brotherhood Ride participants gather at a send-off ceremony at Cambier Park on Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Naples. The annual cycling tour by local first responders pays tribute to colleagues who have been killed in the line of duty. This year's ride recognizes 11 Florida first responders who died in 2011.
  • David Albers/Staff Brotherhood Ride organizer Jeff Morse speaks about the mission of the organization during a ceremony kicking off this year's ride from Cambier Park on Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Naples. The annual cycling tour by local first responders pays tribute to colleagues who have been killed in the line of duty. This year's ride recognizes 11 Florida first responders who died in 2011.
  • David Albers/Staff Rosemary Arway, a bagpipe player in the Guns n' Hoses band, plays Amazing Grace with the band during a ceremony kicking off the 5th annual Brotherhood Ride at Cambier Park on Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Naples. The annual cycling tour by local first responders pays tribute to colleagues who have been killed in the line of duty. This year's ride recognizes 11 Florida first responders who died in 2011.
  • David Albers/Staff Estero firefighter Scott LaBree is hugged by his wife, Sherrie, as he prepares to begin the 5th annual Brotherhood Ride at Cambier Park on Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Naples. The annual cycling tour by local first responders pays tribute to colleagues who have been killed in the line of duty. This year's ride recognizes 11 Florida first responders who died in 2011.
  • David Albers/Staff Tampa firefighter Rick Brown takes a moment to say goodbye to his wife, Cindy Brown, as he prepares to begin the 5th annual Brotherhood Ride at Cambier Park on Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Naples. The annual cycling tour by local first responders pays tribute to colleagues who have been killed in the line of duty. This year's ride recognizes 11 Florida first responders who died in 2011.
  • David Albers/Staff Estero firefighter Jerry Krohnfeldt says goodbye to his sons, Bryce, 7, and Carter, 1, as he prepares to begin the 5th annual Brotherhood Ride at Cambier Park on Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Naples. The annual cycling tour by local first responders pays tribute to colleagues who have been killed in the line of duty. This year's ride recognizes 11 Florida first responders who died in 2011.
  • David Albers/Staff Local first responders begin the first leg of the 5th annual Brotherhood Ride from Cambier Park on Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Naples. The annual cycling tour by local first responders pays tribute to colleagues who have been killed in the line of duty. This year's ride recognizes 11 Florida first responders who died in 2011.
  • David Albers/Staff Local first responders begin the first leg of the 5th annual Brotherhood Ride along Fifth Avenue South on Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Naples. The annual cycling tour by local first responders pays tribute to colleagues who have been killed in the line of duty. This year's ride recognizes 11 Florida first responders who died in 2011.

Tim Elder carried the banner of the Florida Forest Service on Sunday as one of 31 bikers embarking from Cambier Park in downtown Naples on the eight-day Brotherhood Ride, which will first circle over to the east coast and finish in St. Petersburg. The fifth-annual ride will raise money for the 11 Florida firefighters and law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty last year.

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