John Harrington Memorial Ride

In Memory

admin — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 16:40:04 +0000

The John Harrington Memorial Bike Ride is held each year in memory of John Harrington. John died tragically on May 27, 2004 while riding his bicycle to work. His friends, colleagues and family honor his memory by raising funds annually to be contributed to a deserving cause. All 2012 donations will go to The Wisconsin Burn Survivors Network.

The Ride

admin — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 16:32:39 +0000

Each year this ride is held on Memorial Day weekend and retraces the route he rode to work. The 2012 ride will take place on May 27th. The ride begins at South Shore Park, continues to his duplex in Bayview, through downtown Milwaukee, along the lakefront, and ending at his assigned fire station in Shorewood. Many riders make the return trip to South Shore Park.

About John

admin — Sat, 21 May 2011 02:30:27 +0000

John was an avid cyclist, musician, firefighter, adventurer, son, brother, nephew, cousin, friend, and genuine lover of life. Over the years many people have come out to ride and share their stories of how John had touched them in so many ways. In life John had a way of bringing people together and with this ride each year he continues to connect people from all facets of his life.