Tour de Force
P.O. Box 395
Washingtonville, NY 10992
P : 845-891-3790
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The Tour de Force's dual mission
is to honor the victims of 9/11 by keeping their memory alive through cycling events and to
raise funds, to benefit the families of police officers, who were killed in the line of duty,
each year, nationwide, making the ultimate sacrifice. The Tour de Force is a registered 501©3 charity with the IRS.
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11th Annual 9/11 Memorial Ride
On 9/8/12 two hundred participants, from across the U.S., Canada & Europe will depart Boston, MA and cycle west to Worcester, MA, south to the shores of Conneticut, the length of beautiful Long Island and finally into NYC for a finish at Ground Zero. Four days of cycling to commemorate the anniversary of the attacks on our great nation. CLICK FOR A TESTIMONIAL FROM 2009
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TDF Honors Memory of P.O. Jay Sheridan
TDF West Regional Coordinator Bill Pontious presents the widow of Jay Sheridan a check for $5,000 and a TDF jersey. Bill and the rest of the Aurora Police TDF Cycling Team rode from Auroa to Limon to honor Jay's ultimate sacrifice and help dedicate his memorial
Deputy Kurt Wyman's Ultimate Sacrifice Honored
TDF's Bob Cronin presents a check to the wife of Deputy Wyman. L to R Oneida County Sheriff Rob Maciol, Lauren Wyman, Bob Cronin, Deputy Wyman's parents Brian 7 Lynette & Oneida County PBA President Mike Simmons
Trooper Kevin Dobson Remembered
The TDF's Bob Cronin & Larry Hammond present a $5,000 check to the father of Kevin Dobson. Photo L to R: Larry, Dep.Supt. Deb Campbell, Dick Dobson, Bob, Superintendant Joe Damico, Dan Sisto of NYSP PBA
Ocean County Detective Remembered
Northeast Regional Coordinator Sgt. Sean O’Donnell & Asst. Regional Coordinator Sgt. Pete Skarzynski of the Sayreville N.J. PD, present a $5,000 check to Det. Tina Rambo's Husband
TDF/Capital One Rewards Program
TDF Visa will earn rewards for the Tour de Force, Show your support w/every purchase you make.
P.O. Elmer "Buddy" Christian Remembered
Sgt Jerry Saulters of the Athens-Clarke Co. Police Department presents a $5,000 check from the Tour de Force, to Melissa Christian, widow of PO Elmer Christian.
TDF Honors a Hero, Deputy Keith Bellar
Sheriff Jeff Bledsoe presents Brandi Bellar, widow of Dickson County Sheriff’s Deputy Keith Bellar, with a $5,000 donation from the Tour De Force. Pictured left to right: Debbie Bellar’s (Keith's mother), Brandi Bellar and Sheriff Jeff Bledsoe.
TDF Honors Memory of Sgt. Tim Chapin
Chief Bobby Dodd of the Chattanooga Police Department, presented a $5,000 check on behalf of the TDF to Kelle Chapin, wife of fallen Sgt. Tim Chapin.
TDF Remembers P.O. John Abraham
TDF Director, Michael De Paolis presents a check for $5,000 to Teaneck, NJ Police Benevolent Association President, P.O. Sara Brittingham, to benefit P.O. Abraham's son Jake.
TDF Honors Trooper Marc Castellano
The 2010 9/11 Memorial Ride made a stop at NJ State Police HQ to honor the ultimate sacrifice made by Trooper Marc Castellano. TDF Executive Director Mike De Paolis presents Marc's wife Stephanie, with a check for $5,000.
P.O. Glen Ciano Remembered
TDF board members, P.O. John Gaglinao and P.O. Jim Parker, (Both from Suffolk County PD) present P.O. Glen Ciano's widow with a check for $5,000
3 Pittsburgh Heros Honored
Pittsburgh Det. Joe Lewis & Pittsburgh Firefighter Rob Lewis, present $5,000 checks to Stephen Mayhle's wife, Eric Kelly's wife & Paul Sciulo's parents.
Cpl. Norman Smith Remembered
TDF Director, Mike De Paolis & TDF Web Developer Tony Landi at Dallas Police H.Q. to present Lt. Regina Smith, Dallas PD with a check for $5,000 to honor her husband's ultimate sacrifice.
P.O. Frank Russo Honored
TDF participants, Palatine, Illinois Dep. Chief Al Stoeckel, along with Officers, Chad Felde, Garth Martino & Stewart Seaholm present a check to the family of Schaumburg, Il P.O. Frank Russo
TDF Receives Humanitarian Award
(L to R)Larry De Paolis, Michael De Paolis, NYC Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly, DEA President Michael Palladino, Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Robert De Paolis at annual DEA Dinner Dance
Dep. Sheriff Chad Mechels Remembered
Sgt. Pete Jaros of the Minnehaha, SD Sheriff's Office and a TDF participant, presents a $5,000 check to Chad's widow, Jamie Mechels and her children. Also pictured is the president of the So. Dakota F.O.P. Lodge#1 Tom Lien.
TDF honors the ultimate sacrifice of Ptlm. Chad Spicer
TDF Director Rob De Paolis presents a check for $5,000 to the parents of Georgetown, DE Patrolman Chad Spicer & Georgetown Police Chief William Topping.
Trooper Joshua Miller Remembered
Robert De Paolis, TDF Director, presents a check for $5,000 to Lt. Dougalas of the Pennsylvania State Police to benefit the Josh Miller Memorial Fund in front of the Trooper Joshua Miller Memorial
Cpl. Mike Roberts Remembered
TDF Central Regional Coordinator Tom Roberts visited Tampa, Florida recently and presented a check for $5,000 on behalf of the TDF to Tampa Police Chief Jane Castor, to benefit the family of Cpl. Roberts and honor his ultimate sacrifice.
TDF Honors hero, Det. Marc DiNardo
Mike and Larry De Paolis present a check for $5,000 to the Jersey City Police Officers Benevolent Association President, Jerry DeCicco and Ex. Board Chairman Fred DiMase, to benefit Det. DiNardo's family.
Terry's Ride a Huge Success
TDF held a 40 mile bicycle ride to benefit Det. Terry McGhee at Rockland Lake State Park. 111 riders braved the wet roads and humid weather
TDF Honors Hero, P.O. William Freeman
(L to R) Deputy Chief Mark Hudson, Captain Mike Izzo & Chief Henry Reyes of the Huntsville, Al Police Dept. present a check from the Tour de Force to Leslie Freeman.
P.O. Randal Simmons Honored
Alan Atkins, Director, Los Angeles Police Memorial Foundation presents a check from the Tour de Force for $5,000 to Lisa Simmons and her children, Matthew and Gabrielle.
TDF Remembers Det. Mario Moreno
P.O. Frank Vasquez of the San Antonio, Tx PD & his wife, Roxy, both TDF participants, present a $5,000.00 check from the TDF to the widow of Det. Mario Moreno, San Antonio PD
Terrence Meets Lance
The TDF's own, Terrence Cunningham meets Lance Armstrong in Las Vegas.
Our Heros
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Sergeant Tom Baitinger
St. Petersburg, FL Police Department
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9/26/2008 : The Daily Herald
9/17/2008 : Keoland TV, South Dakota
9/11/2008 : NBC 40, South Jersey
9/11/2008 : The Independant
9/11/2008 : Asbury Park Press
9/6/2008 : The Star Ledger, NJ
9/11/2006 : Armed Forces Press Service
9/6/2006 : Biking Bis
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