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NEWSLETTER Winter 2019

Chairman: Anthony “Ninja Turtle” CabreraTexas XV(956) 645‐0469blueknight749@gmail.com

Vice‐Chairman: Shane PooleTexas XIII(512) 587‐6494sgm0600@yahoo.com

Secretary: Jose A. "Joker" TorresTexas IIblueknightjoker54@yahoo.com(956) 592‐6816

Treasurer: Luis Sosa

Interna onal Roger "Crash" ByarsRep.: rgc.rep@blueknights.org

(713) 344‐8147

Webmaster Robert "Trip" HilliardWeb Developer: Texas XXXIV

Co‐Web Developer: David DorrTexas I

Safety Officer: Harry "Tink" BellTexas XXXIX

Quartermaster: Adam HoldenTexas XLVIadam.r.holden@gmail.com

Chaplain: Paul WorleyTexas XXXIraven44@gvec.net

Newsle er Steven EpsteinEditor: Texas XLVI

rgcnews@outlook.com

RGC Website: www.blueknightsrgc.org

RGC CONTACTS IN THIS EDITION

RGC Contacts.............................................................1

Events Calendar........................................................1

From the RGC Chairman..........................................2

From the RGC Newsle er Editor.............................2

From the RGC Chaplain............................................3

Blue Knights Pledge..................................................3

In Memorium ‐ RGC Heaven I..................................4

From the RGC Safety Officer....................................6

RGC Chapters............................................................7

Texas I ‐ Hurst............................................................8

Texas XLII ‐ Brownsville..........................................10

Texas XLVI ‐ Rowle ................................................13

Membership Applica on Form.............................16

RGC Traveler's Pin Applica on..............................18

TX DOT VTR‐415 LP Applica on............................19

EVENTS CALENDAR

2019

Jan. 4‐6 Progressive Interna onal

Motorcycle Show ‐ Dallas, TX

www.motorcycleshows.com

May 9‐12 Rio Grande Conference ‐Tyler, TX

www.blueknightstx34.com

Aug. 4‐9 Blue Knights Internatonal

Conven on ‐ Rye Brook, NY

Hosted by Bronx NY II

h ps://sites.google.com/view/

bkny2conven on/home

If there are events you'd like to see listed here please send details to rgcnews@outlook.com. ­Ed.

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From the RGC Newsle er Editor

PPreparing this issue, I found myself with a task I never imagined I would have. I added Rick Caillet's name to the Heaven I Roster column. Rick was not only RGC Treasurer and founder and President of TX XLVI, he was a great friend to many. On December 5, 2018, a day that started out very cold in North Texas, Blue

Knights rode to Rowlett from as far as Austin to pay respects. This response made me proud to be a Blue Knight, but more important, it said so much about the man that Rick was. The day turned into a beautiful riding day, and I know Rick would have wanted it that way.

As always - be safe and, Ride with Pride.

Sincerely,Steven "The Joker" Epstein

RGC Newsletter Editorrgcnews@outlook.com

MESSAGES FROM THE RGC

From the RGC Chairman

GGreetings from South Texas! Over the last several days, I have tried to figure out how best to put this article out. As many of you know, our Conference Treasurer, Rick Caillet, passed away in Rowlett, Texas. He

was the president of Texas 46 and a sergeant with the local police department. He left behind his wife whom he has known Most of his life and a daughter who recently graduated college. If you all may remember, Rick did not attend the RGC in 2018 because of his daughter’s college graduation. He was a great man in everything that he did and he always put his heart and soul into his chapter and the conference. I always look to him for advice both on a professional level for the conference and in a personal level. He will truly be missed by all those who knew him.

With the new year just around the corner, renewal packet’s have been completed and sent out to the new corporate email account. I cannot stress this enough, if you have issues with your corporate email account, please reach out to me as soon as possible to try to gauge your accounts goin As the chapter President, if you have not yet logged into the corporate email account, you can do so and set it up by going to the following website:

https://mail.blueknights.org/webmail/

Your individual username is your chapter email address. For example, tx15@blueknights.org and the default password is: bkintl447

Please help us to keep the newsletter full of good reading material by submitting any articles with photos of different things that your chapters are doing. It is with your help, that we can make this newsletter even better!

The 2019 RGC conference will be hosted by Texas 34 and held in Tyler, Texas. The 2020 conference will be hosted by Texas 27 and held in Denton, Texas.

As always, I am always available day or night and my virtual door is always open to all members of the conference. As the holidays approach, please be safe and enjoy it with your families. See you on the open road!

Tony CabreraRGC Chairman

Anthony "Ninja Turtle" Cabrera

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BLUE KNIGHTS PLEDGE

As a Blue Knight, I pledge to act with honor and pride to promote motorcycling and motorcycle safety by

being an example of the safe use, operation and enjoyment of motorcycles. I will work at all times to improve the relationship between the motorcycling law enforcement community and the general public. The fraternal spirit will always guide me in relating to

other Blue Knights.

From the RGC Chaplain

DDear Fellow Knights, as you read this, we will be in the first part of a new year. During December, most, if not all, of our chapters performed many acts of kindness and generosity. That is no surprise, because that is who we are. Who we are is part of wearing BK vest: a strong awareness of the principles that are

represented there. It is always good to be able to explain to the uninitiated who we are and what our mission is. (Sometimes it is humorous because of the initial assumption that we are some sort of 'motorcycle gang'.) To Ride with Pride is more than a motto. It is a living, breathing thing. I cannot adequately explain how honored I am to be your RGC Chaplain and to be a part of that tradition.

Those who are not part of the Blue Family do not clearly understand who a LEO really is. It has been my honor to serve as a chaplain with the San Antonio Police Department for the past eighteen years. I know who you are, at your very core. You are some of the very finest folks on the planet, who perform or have performed their duties in one of the most difficult vocations that I know. It seems to me that being a Blue Knight is a natural extension and expression of the oath that each of us has taken. It is such a fine experience for me to ride with you.

May 2019 be a year of great joy and blessing for you and yours. We will surely continue to Ride with Pride wherever we go. Be safe and continue to 'have each other's' six'. Please let me know if I can be of service to you or your family.

Many blessings,

Paul WorleyRGC Chaplain

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Dennis Zborek AR V 2006

Robert W. Black AR VI 2006

Ben Cash TX XIV 2007

Paul S. Habelt TX XXVIII 2007

Robert (Ted) Hargis TX VII 2007

David Camben TX XVI 2007

Wm (Allen) Comeau TX III 2008

Feldon J. Cranfill TX XXXIII 2008

Frank H. Creath TX XXXIV 2008

Leroy R. Rodriguez TX XII 2008

Gary B. Sco TX XI 2008

Raymond Ross TX XXXIX 2008

Ken Sims TX XXXI 2008

Andrea L. Smith TX XXXIII 2008

Jeffrey H. Wyers TX XXXI 2008

Arthur L. Guy TX XXI 2009

Thomas Adams TX XIV 2009

Daniel High TX XVII 2009

Robert L. Ellio TX XXXI 2009

Diana L. Bowers TX IV 2009

Donald E. Moore TX XXXI 2009

Bob Murphy TX I 2009

Frank Oneal TX XXIII 2009

James W. Childress TX XLI 2010

James “Red” York TX XXVIII 2010

Bobby McQuary TX XLIII 2010

James Parmley TX XXI 2010

Cloratho Reamy TX XXI 2010

Andrew Rameas TX XVI 2010

James "Red" York TX XXVIII 2010

Roger Stout TX XVI 2011

Frankie Sco TX VI 2011

Ronnie England TX X 2011

Marvin "Marty" TX XXXI 2011

Ermis, Jr.

Robert Elkin TX VII 2011

Gerald Hineline TX XI 2011

Leslie Ferguson TX XXXIV 2012

Leland Riggs TX XXI 2012

Ray Bylar TX XII 2012

Jaime Padron TX XXXV 2012

Joe Landers AR III 2012

William Rider TX XXXIV 2012

Doug Whitaker TX XX 2012

Gene Nelson TX VI 1988

Joe W. Stewart TX VI 1988

Ronald G Giese TX VII 1991

Ronald J. Douglas TX III 1992

Robert V. Bradford TX VI 1995

Donald B. Longone TX IV 1995

Kirt B. Watkins TX VIII 1995

Robert L. Gray TX VIII 1996

Chris A. Whi ngton TX VII 1996

Jack R Beckham TX IX 1997

Kenneth Hal ill TX IV 1999

Robert A Madrid TX III 1999

Boyce D. Hart TX IX 2000

Rick L. Riggs AR III 2000

Randy Sellars AR II 2000

Bill W. Sportsman TX VIII 2000

Ralph David Lynn, Jr. TX VII 2001

Francis A. Meeks AR VI 2001

Daniel E. Phillips TX III 2001

David D. Barne TX VII 2002

Denny M. Long TX XVII 2002

Dan H. Moser TX XXI 2002

David R. Smith TX VII 2002

Albert R. Jones TX III 2003

Edward (Eddy) C. TX XVII 2003

Miller

James G. Obrien TX XVI 2003

Don Underwood TX I 2004

William C. Farrell TX I 2005

J. D. Johnson TX XVII 2005

James Rainbolt AR I 2005

Lloyd A. Rogers TX I 2005

William L. Shively TX XXVI 2005

William Tucker TX X 2005

Sandra Lane TX XXXI 2006

Billy McKinney TX I 2006

IN MEMORY OF RGC HEAVEN I TRANSFERS

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Alfred Penland TX VI 2012

Randy Thiem TX XXXIV 2012

Keith Corbin TX I 2013

Mark Gilliam TX VII 2013

James Judd TX XXIII 2013

Jimmy Rudd TX XXIII 2013

Daniel Spinks, Sr. TX XXVII 2013

Tim Shearer TX XVIII 2013

Tomas Fleming AR V 2013

Bobby Mooney AR VI 2013

Del Raney TX III 2013

John Westbrook TX XLIII 2013

Billy M. Farrell TX XXI 2014

Doug P. Lacombe TX XXXI 2014

David Glenn TX XVII 2014

Walter Buster TX III 2014

Hummel

Wayland Dixon TX XVI 2014

Stephen Karpuleon TX XXIII 2014

Freddy Thrash TX II 2014

David Brown TX XVIII 2014

Walter Thompson TX XXXIX 2014

William (Bill) Thorn TX XI 2015

John O. Lara TX II 2015

John C. Thomas TX VIII 2015

Walter Fox TX III 2015

Thomas Joe Burton TX XX 2015

IN MEMORY OF RGC HEAVEN I TRANSFERS [CONT.]

Wayne Brown TX IV 2015

Jeffrey Berry TX XIII 2015

Tim Hammond TX XLVI 2015

Jose Hernandez, Jr. TX XLII 2015

David Wilson TX XXXVIII 2015

Roy Lindsay TX I 2015

James P. Hurley TX I 2015

Bernardo Perez TX XV 2015

Richard Amon TX XX 2016

Dick Erwin TX XXI 2016

Sergio A. Amar TX II 2016

M. Stan Corbi TX XVI 2016

Monte C. Grimes TX XXI 2016

Ramon Menchaca TX XII 2016

Robert Dennis TX VII 2016

Michael Campbell TX XXXV 2017

Michaer Robert TX IV 2017

Maloy

Monty Dale Pla TX X 2017

Chester Hornowski AR V 2017

Jeffrey Osterhout TX XIV 2017

Julian Garza, Jr. TX IV 2017

Charles Wright, Sr. TX XX 2018

W.R. "Butch" TX VII 2018

Blackmon

George M. Herbert TX TX XI 2018

Rick Caillet TX XLVI 2018

Any omissions are unintended. Source is the RGC International website, Heaven I Roster.

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I requested some samples of the helmet light from the manufacturer for testing. I wanted to see if the unit was reliable, sturdy, and if there was any noticeable difference in vehicular interactions. Testing is still in the works, but I have noticed cars not following as closely, stopping farther back, and being more courteous in allowing me to change lanes. I’ll do a full report on the device when I get more feedback from our Test crew. Until then consider that your no longer as conspicuous as you use to be hanging at Dunkens, stay extra aware of the traffic around you, including what’s behind you.

To all my Blue Knights Brothers and Sisters, have a Merry Christmas, and Ride Safe.

Harry "Tink" BeilRGC Safety Officer

International Safety OfficerPresident TX-XXXIX

TThe adage “If you want to find the Cops, just look at the Doughnut Shop” was

the publics sarcastic way of saying, “We see you, why aren’t you out catching criminals?” The Public was always looking at you. Since the day of the first “Copper” badge, Officers were given a recognizable Symbol to identify them to the Public as Police. Over time people have become familiar with, the Badge, the Marked Squad, the Uniform, the Sam-Brown and Side Arm that instantly identify you as a

Police Officer. People have learned to be aware of Police mostly to avoid getting caught at what ever they aren’t supposed to be doing. Consider what we could do with Motorcycle Safety if we could bring this degree of awareness to Motorcycles. Increasing Motorcycle Awareness has become a key project with many State DOTs. As explained in Fall RGC Tink Tips, the more people are “Aware” of motorcycles, the less likely they are to be involved in an accident with them.

As your RGC and International Safety Officer I have been contacting Blue Knights who have been involved in Motorcycle Accidents this past year. I’m not looking for who’s fault the accident was. I’m looking for patterns and similarities in hopes that I can find solutions to pass on and keep you safer.

This year greater number of accidents I became aware of involved Knights getting rear ended by Passenger Vehicles. Although Rear End Collisions are not uncommon, this number of rear end collisions within a single group is extremely high. With the probability that it’s ALL ON the Operator of the Car, doing as much as you can to help them see you is about all you can do until these drivers start being more awake of motorcycles. With this, I started looking for ANYTHING that might help. One company came to my attention during the 2018 International Convention in Stone Mountain. This company manufactures a wireless “Helmet mounted”, transmitter operated, Brake and Turn Signal Light. The idea being to put a brake and turn signal light at the bikes highest point, the riders head. This is similar to car manufacturers putting brake lights high in the car’s rear windows. This design has proven to have significantly reduced rear end collisions among regular vehicles.

Harry "Tink" Beil

From the RGC Safety Officer

TINK TIPS: DOERS AND DOUGNUTS

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AR I BENTON AR

AR II HARRISON AR

AR III LOWELL AR

AR IV PINE BLUFF AR

AR V MOUNTAIN HOME AR

AR VI HEBER SPRINGS AR

TX I HURST TX

TX II MCALLEN TX

TX IV SAN ANTONIO TX

TX V GRAND PRAIRIE TX

TX VI ANGLETON TX

TX VII LAPORTE TX

TX VIII COMMERCE TX

TX IX RANSOM CANYON TX

TX X AMARILLO TX

TX XI WACO TX

TX XII SAN ANTONIO TX

TX XIII AUSTIN TX

TX XIV CORPUS CHRISTI TX

TX XV LAREDO TX

TX XVI BELTON TX

TX XVII MIDLAND TX

TX XVIII SHERMAN TX

TX XIX ORANGE TX

TX XX WICHITA FALLS TX

TX XXI WAXAHACHIE TX

TX XXIII BRADY TX

TX XXV SCHERTZ TX

TX XXVI BIG SPRING TX

TX XXVII LAKE DALLAS TX

TX XXVIII ATHENS TX

TX XXIX TEXARKANA TX

TX XXX SALADO TX

TX XXXI GALVESTON TX

TX XXXIV TYLER TX

TX XXXV SAN ANGELO TX

TX XXXVI CORPUS CHRISTI TX

TX XXXVIII PLANO TX

TX XXXIX MESQUITE TX

TX XL BAY CITY TX

TX XLI GRANDBURY

TX XLII BROWNSVILLE TX

TX XLIII CORSICANA TX

TX XLV FRISCO TX

TX XLVI ROWLETT TX

TX XLVII SHINER TX

TX XLVIII CUERO TX

TX XLIX KINGSLAND TX

RGC CHAPTERS

Chapter Ci es [per Interna onal Website]

Chapter e-mail addresses are in the form of [ST]+[NUM]@blueknights.org. E.g., ARII can be reached at AR2@blueknights.org.

This list is based on the International website list. Please contact International if the information is incorrect or missing. Please let me know if you find typographical errors. - Editor

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BLUE KNIGHTS TX I

Hurst

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Brothers & Sisters, On behalf of our Blue Knights Texas XLII Chapter from Brownsville, Texas, Happy New Year 2019! We hope that everyone had a blessed Thanksgiving & Christmas this past year. As for Texas XLII, let’s just

say, we have been pretty busy throughout the year. I’d like to start by saying that I’m extremely PROUD & GRATEFUL that Texas XLII has some GREAT brothers & Sisters that work hard and are dedicated & committed to our Chapter. We are truly BLESSED. Our Chapter continues to stay active both on two wheels, especially when it comes time to fundraise, and giving back to our community. Brothers & Sisters, in my humble opinion, the recipe for this is “Hanging Out & Riding” as much as

possible. This is what we believe True Brotherhood is all about!

Article 1: Thanks Giving Meals

On Tuesday, November 20, 2018, our Chapter partnered along the agents assigned to the Fort Brown Border Patrol Station’s Border Community Liaison Unit helped put some smiles on the faces of approximately 25 needy families. Texas XLII fundraised and purchased a total of 23 Turkeys that were used for the event. Other local business contributed by donating the sides and drinks. Several of our brothers and sisters helped sort out thousands of canned foods that were also donated to

each respective family. When it was time to feed the families, we helped serve the delicious Turkey meals. It was a great time but most importantly, a great feeling.

Article 2: Toy Drives

On Saturday, November 18, 2018, Texas XLII conducted one of two Toy drives for the year at Alton Gloor Walmart in Brownsville, Texas. Several of our Brothers,

Sisters, and Family members, showed up will a great holiday Christmas spirit and collected lots of Toys, along with money that was donated by the generous Brownsville Community. Texas XLII set up our Canopy, and displayed out Chapter Banner with Pride during this event. The community was also allowed to take pictures with the members and our motorcycles. On Sunday, November 19, 2018, the following day, Texas XLII conducted our 2nd Toy drive at the Walmart in Harlingen, Texas. This effort also yielded great results as our brothers and sisters collected a bunch of toys and money. Between both Toy Drives, our chapter collected over 100 toys and approximately

CHAPTER NEWS

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$1,400.00 in cash. A Special Thanks goes out to our active brothers and sisters that helped out during these very important chapter events. The toys and money collected sure helped us give back to less fortunate children during our 10th Annual Toys for Tots Give-Away.

Article 3: Toy Give-Away 1

On Saturday, December 8, 2018, several of our brothers and sisters, along with our Blue Santa jumped on

our Motorcycles and rode out to the Brownsville Independent School District’s (BISD) Central Administration Building to deliver over 100 Toys to children enrolled in BISD’s Homeless Youth Program. The caravan of motorcycles was followed by a couple of vehicles full of toys. Upon walking into the BISD Administration Building, over 100 kids were anxiously waiting for the arrival of Blue Santa. Our Blue Santa called each child one by one by name. Family members enjoyed the gesture and took pictures of their loved ones as Santa handed them their gift. It sure was great to see the smiles on the faces of the children. This is what makes all the hard work all worth it. This event attracted media attention, as our local Newspaper, (The Brownsville Herald), published a newspaper article with the Title; “BLUE CHRISTMAS”.

Article 4: Toy Give-Away 2

On Monday, December 10, 2018, just two days later, we were at it again. Our Texas XLII brothers & sisters once

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again rode our motorcycles and delivered a bunch of gifts to children from the “Familias Especiales” Foster Agency in Brownsville, Texas. At this event, the children came outside the building, to see us arrive in our motorcycles. As soon as Blue Santa got off his motorcycle, several of the children ran up to him and greeted him with huge hugs. Many of them took pictures with him and pictured on our motorcycles.

Lastly, on December 15, 2018, our Chapter’ celebrated the end of year by enjoying ourselves as our yearly Christmas Party. Everyone enjoyed the delicious South Texas Style BBQ Dinner that was provided by the chapter. My beautiful wife, and

1st Lady, Valerie and purchased gifts for the Lil’Knights, and gave several gift cards as door prizes. Including a $50.00 Gift Card to the winner of the Ugly Sweater Contest. Our Texas XLII Family enjoyed the White elephant Gift Exchange Game and danced and partied the night away. Again, we all enjoyed the true meaning of meaningful Brotherhood & Sisterhood. We look forward in continuing to do more great things this upcoming

calendar year 2019.

On behalf of our Texas XLII Brothers & Sisters, Stay and always ride with pride! We look forward in riding or meeting with you all soon. God Bless you and your families always,

Regards,Gilbert “G-Man” Losoya

Chapter President, Texas XLII

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TEXAS XLVI ‐ Rowle

TThis quarter's Newsletter article is dedicated to Rick Caillet, Founder and President of Texas XLVI, who joined Heaven I on November 30, 2018. Following is the account from Peggy, his wife, and Jim Ford, his friend, co-worker, and brother

Knight, of how Rick came to be a Blue Knight:

Anyone can become a Blue Knight by chance meeting other members in other

states you may just be traveling to and thru. Remember it’s not the miles, it’s the memories.

In August 2012 Rowlett Police Officers Jim Ford with Rick Caillet and his wife, Peggy, left on a trip to remember (see map). The trip included a ride to the top of Pikes Peak. As we waited in line to go through the main gate we were approached by Marybeth and Mark Jones.

They spotted our Police Edition Harleys and Texas plates ahead of them. As they walked up to us, they asked, “You two police from Texas?” Marybeth said we both gave that look, like all cops do when we get identified. Turns out they were Texas Officers from neighboring towns Plano and

Richardson and members of TX 38. We rode to the peak together and were all instant friends! (Below picture was taken at the peak.)

Due to this chance encounter many miles from home and the friendship it started, Rick and Jim joined Plano BK TX 38. TX 38 was the beginning of our BK experiences The many friends we made riding with this chapter will last a lifetime. Great memories!

As we were leaving Pikes Peak, Rick spotted the below BIG FOOT sign. Jim wears a size 15 boot and received a lot of

ribbing from Rick, so he told him, “I need a picture of YOU by this sign!”

On that same trip towards Colorado, we had a hotel reservation at LaQuinta on Ross Osage in Amarillo Texas. This is where the crazy GPS had a ball, running us in circles. She took us from the service road onto Ross St, turn left on SE 13th, left on S Williams St, left on SE 15th Ave and the back onto Ross St. Then turn left on SE 14th, another left on S Williams St, left on SE 16th Ave and the back onto Ross St AGAIN!! Rick being tired and stubborn just kept following the STUPID directions. Jim, also tired and frustrated AND following Rick in circles, pulls over to watch him make a few more circles. Hilarious! Finally, Jim yells at Rick, “STOP! I can see the dang hotel across the freeway, stop circling and Just follow me?” The joke was an executive with Garmin was watching from above wondering if Rick would do just one more circle.

Peggy, Rick, and Elizebeth Caillet.

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In 2013, Rick realized the need for a local chapter in Rowlett and was the driving force to establish BK chapter XLVI. He was the first President of the chapter and remained President until his untimely death in 2018. Under his leadership, membership of TX XLVI grew quickly and we put a lot of miles on our bikes. "Tin Man" may be gone but he will always be remembered in our hearts and minds.

From Jim Ford: As a founding member of TX XLVI, I love my brothers and sisters that wear the Blue Knights vest; those I have met and those yet to meet. Blue Knights is more than just a riding club, it is a family; part of my family that watches over and takes care of its members, their families and the community. It is dedicated to the belief that we are a collective voice that can make a difference in the way the public views law enforcement and motorcycle clubs. I am proud to have called Rick Caillet my friend. Rest In Peace my brother.

Secretary's comments: Thanks Peggy Caillet and Jim Ford for the story and photos. I met Rick at a charity ride in 2013. Rick warmly welcomed me to visit and ride with Rowlett. Over the next several years, Rick displayed a personal interest in each member's life, and while my family dealt with several difficult issues, he often checked

on me, and offered to help in any way he could. He loved motorcycles, law enforcement, family, and brotherhood. Rick was a strong presence at every Chapter gathering, and I believe I speak for everyone when I say that Rick was the heart-and-soul of TX XLVI. Additionally, Rick’s passion for the Blue Knights also lead him to serve as the Treasure of the Rio Grande Conference (RGC) when he was called up on by the Chairman. Thank you to each Chapter, and the RGC, represented at Rick's funeral, and to the other Chapters who expressed their support. The Rowlett Police and Fire Departments present-ed full honors.

We celebrated Christ-mas, as we all knew Rick would have wanted. Shrug and Tonya prepared Tin Man's favorite set-up, Jack Daniel's Black Label and

Coke. The party was a bit more somber than usual, but with Peggy and Elizebeth present, things felt a bit more normal that they might have. We elected a new President, Jeff "Coyote" Welch, who will do a great job maintaining the spirit of the Chapter that Rick brought. A couple of days later we christened "Rick's Ride" to Big Slicks in Westminster [the first ride TX XLVI made as a chapter upon forming in 2013] where we drank a toast to Rick with his favorite beverage.

Photo by Scott "Shrug" Wilson

Rick's "My Therapy"

Steven "The Joker" EpsteinSecretary, BKTX XLVI, Rowlett, TX

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Sgt. Rick Caillet"Tin Man"

Aug. 7, 1956 ­ Nov. 30, 2018