The Peace Officers’ Memorial Foundation in association with CLEAT, the Texas Peace Officers Memorial Committee, C.O.P.S., and other Texas law enforcement groups honor fallen officers who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty with a weekend of memorial events each Spring.
That Saturday, the Peace Officers’ Memorial Foundation hosts the Ride for the Fallen (RFTF)—a motorcycle ride from Cowboy Harley in South Austin to the Peace Officers’ Memorial Monument at the Capitol. Each year, over 800 riders come to honor the fallen.
We continue honoring these brave women and men the following day with a Candlelight Vigil and Memorial held at the Texas State Capitol’s South Steps.
Come be a part of the Memorial Weekend to join us in celebrating the lives and honoring the service of our fallen heroes.
2022 POMF Event Schedule
Thank you for attending the 2022 Ride for the Fallen! We hope you will join us next year.
Click here to view the 2022 RFTF Photo Album
Thank you for attending the 2022 Peace Officers’ Memorial Ceremony and ‘Candlelight’ Vigil! We hope you will join us next year.
Click here to view the 2022 Ceremony Photo Album
Frequently Asked Questions
Text POMF to 243725 to contribute, or click the Contribute button near the bottom of this page.
Your monetary contributions are tax deductible and help the POMF with assistance and support for line of duty deaths, providing scholarships, maintaining a disaster relief team, donating to the maintenance and upkeep of the memorial to fallen Law Enforcement on the capitol grounds, and sponsoring the annual memorial service at the state capitol.
Other ways to help are by simply spreading the word about the foundation and specific events, and joining us in attendance at the events to show your support for the foundation and for Texas’ fallen officers.
Yes! Each year, we update this page with a pre-registration link while the pre-registration period is available. Pre-registering makes the day of the Ride a bit smoother for all attendees, but if you miss the pre-registration period, you can always register the morning of the event at Cowboy Harley Davidson, where the Ride kicks off.
Visit us on our Facebook page to see updated information in real-time.
Yes! The POM Facebook page is here. The page is managed by volunteers, as is the annual ceremony.
Our annual events pay tribute to Texas’ fallen officers each year. Since COVID, the number of officers who have died in the line of duty has increased exponentially, and it is as imperative now as it ever has been to honor these individuals and their surviving families and friends. The officers newly added to the memorial wall are read aloud in a roll call for all to hear and remember their names.
“May we forever honor; may we never forget” is more than a poetic statement. It is critical to live by these words so the sacrifices of our fallen heroes will never be forgotten.
The Peace Officers' Memorial Foundation strives to perpetuate the memory of Texas law enforcement officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice while serving their communities. Since its inception in 1987, the foundation’s uncompromising determination to preserve the rich history of Texas law enforcement and provide support for the families of peace officers has remained unparalleled.
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