More than 300 former and current police officers, and their supporters, donned their leather and descended on Merimbula on Friday evening, September 16.
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The huge group of motorcyclists then gathers at the Merimbula Boat Ramp on Saturday morning, September 17, at 6.30am for a delicious egg and bacon breakfast provided by the Pambula Merimbula Lions Club before they hit the road again.
The short but sweet visit was all part of the officers participating in the annual Wall to Wall Ride, a ride for remembrance.
The Wall to Wall Ride for Remembrance is a tribute that honours the service and sacrifices of the many law enforcement officers killed while on duty.
Each year thousands of officers from all over the country unite and ride to the National Police Memorial in Canberra.
Among the many who stopped in Merimbula for the night was James Kilmartin.
The 16-year-old boy joined the historic motorcycle ride to honour his late father, Sgt Brian Kilmartin.
Sgt Kilmartin served with the force for almost three decades.
When they arrive at the national memorial, James will lay a baton containing the names of more than 150 Victorian officers who have died protecting others.
Victorian police officer Andrew Reading has participated in the Wall to Wall Ride for the past six years.
He said each year it is getting bigger and better.
“This is the first time we have had a police escort all the way from Victoria,” the 28-year-old officer said.
Pambula Merimbula Lions president Robyn Bedford said eight keen lions were at the boat ramp at 5am to prepare for the onslaught of hungry visitors.
“They all seemed happy with our food and that’s the main thing, the ride is a wonderful way to honour police and we are very glad to have served them,” Ms Bedford said.