On Saturday April 9th we had our monthly breakfast Ride. This month we traveled to Green Valley and went to the Patriot Grill which was formally the Old Chicago Deli. In attendance was Robi & Bear C., Susan W. & Alan S., Jim K., Bruce D., Ken Mc., Steve E., Terry A, Chris D. and I know I’m missing one more person. It was a good turnout for a morning breakfast. After breakfast some of the members went to the Celebration of Life for Mike Schultz. Here are a few pictures from Saturday’s breakfast.
After a short break with our monthly breakfast rides we resumed our monthly ride on Saturday March 12th. This month we met at Lazy Days on Campbell Ave. Those in attendance were: Patrick, John, Alan & Susan, Jim, Ken, Rev & Antje, and yours truly. A great time was had by all with lots of conversation. One being the upcoming Celebration of Life for our former President Mike Schultz in April. Here are a few pictures from todays breakfast:
On Sunday Jude and I rode down to the Annual 4th Ave. St. Fair. Here are a few pictures we took:
After our Saturday morning breakfast ride Jude and I rode down to the Amado Chili Cookoff & Car Show. Here are a few pictures of what everyone missed:
On Saturday 12/11 we had our monthly breakfast ride. This month we went to KG’s Westside Café on Grant Road. Those who made the chilly morning ride were: Rev, Ken, Jim, Bruce, Chris, his friend Brett, my friend Jude, and yours truly. Here are a couple pictures from breakfast:
On Saturday November 13 we had our first breakfast ride in months since COVID. We met at the Happy Rooster on Sarnoff Rd. Eight members and friends of the Blue Knights met and enjoyed a wonderful breakfast along with some friendly banter amongst ourselves. Those who made the ride were T., Ken, Steve, Chris, “Rev”, Alan, Susan and Ron.
On Saturday 10/30 Rev, Ken, and yours truly participated in the final leg of the SALEF/Halloween ride in Tucson. Riders were encouraged to dress up in Halloween Costumes. There were over 200 entries in todays ride. The ride started at the Marana PD, then Flightline Grill Pinal Airpark, Pima County Sheriff’s Office Sandario Rd., Richie’s Café Ryan Airfield, Bianchi’s Café, and ending @ Tucson Harley Davidson for entertainment and lunch. The ride was about 90 miles in length. The Rev even won a gallon of Captain Morgan in the silent auction bid. Below are some pictures of today’s ride.
It is with heavy heart that I announce the passing of Bill Daily recently after a short illness. Condolences to his wife Jackie and family.
I was recently with Bill & his wife Jackie for the WC/SW Conference in Prescott, Arizona July 7 – 11. After returning home he mentioned to Jackie that he was having issues with his lower abdomen area. He saw a doctor and ultimately went in for surgery only to pass away. Bill has been a Blue Knights Family since 2005. He was retired from the Arizona DPS.
Cards can be sent to the Daily residence. If you do not have their address cards can be sent to our Chapter address which I will then forward:
Blue Knights AZ 9
C/O Bill Daily Family
P.O. Box 90944
Tucson, Az. 85742-0944
RWP
RoN Friend
Stan Thibaut was born in Marion, OH on a cold January day in 1948. The family moved to Rochester, NY when he was young and he grew up on Menard Dr. in Rochester. He attend high school in Greece, NY where he graduated in 1966.
He worked for a short time at Eastman Kodak then joined the Irondequoit Police Department. This began his career in a law enforcement. After 3 years of policing the Rochester suburb, he decided he wanted to live in retirement weather while he was young enough to enjoy it. He moved to Tucson in 1974 and began working for the Tucson Police Department. After working patrol and a few other assignments, he was accepted into the solo motor unit. He had been riding his own motorcycle to work and it was love at first ride. The progression of his professional career to Police Motors was a logical path.
He worked solo motors for 17 years. In that time he was instrumental in helping to develop the motors training course for the department as well as standardizing the training for RADAR instruction. He received the Medal of Merit and the Medal of Service for his contributions.
He retired from the department in 1997 after teaching one last motors class. He accepted a position with the Tucson Marshals, a sub-unit of the police department. He continued providing service to the City of Tucson in this role until a second retirement in 2009.
He was active in his church and helped found Desert Hope Lutheran Church in 2010. Always a willing servant, he participated in the Agua Prieta Shelters ministry, the facilities team and the church leadership counsel.
Retirement offered him the opportunity to spend more time with his motorcycle passion. He earned the Iron Butt designation for riding over 1000 miles in 24 hours. He took trips annually that crossed the country as well as day tripping around southern Arizona. His total life time, recreational riding exceeded 300,000 miles. He belonged to numerous motorcycle organizations including the AMA, Blue Knights AZ IX (founding member), BMW Riders Association, South East Arizona Touring Riders (SEAT), and others.
In June 2011 he began volunteering at the Tucson Wildlife Center. He continued to serve in this capacity until his death.
In his retirement, he rekindled his interest in shooting sports and was a member of the Tucson Rifle Club. While not as enjoyable as motorcycling, the activity gave him the chance to connect and reconnect with like-minded friends.
On April 18, 2020 he passed away leaving behind his wife Patti, his four children, Michele Schwartz (husband Stuart), Wendy Osterhoudt (husband David), Todd Thibaut (wife Jessica) and Lorraine Early Thibaut, his grandchildren Alison Schwartz, Rachel Schwartz, Josh Osterhoudt, Emily Osterhoudt, Leia Thibaut, Luke Thibaut, and Ben Thibaut. Also left behind are his two sisters, Linda Brennan and Pam Honan (husband Tom) and his nephew, Casey Brennan. Stan was buried at East Lawn Cemetery in Tucson, AZ.
On Sunday April 18th many of Stan’s former co-workers from TPD and the Blue Knights met for a Memorial Ride to one of Stan’s favorite Restaurants in Globe, Irene’s Real Mexican Food. Twenty Riders on 14 bikes and one 4-wheeler headed to Globe. Below are a few pictures of the riders and the group of us having lunch at Irene’s.
