Twenty-seven stars adorn the sandstone boulder, denoting the law enforcement officers from southern Nevada who gave their lives in the line of duty. I have read on the internet for the research for my visit, the bios of these Heroes. Some of them died from traffic accidents but the number one cause was by gunfire. This violent means has been on the rise over the past couple of decades. The Kindness Bicycle Ride for Heroes will hopefully draw attention to this fact. Children needs to learn and respect police, so as adults they help rather than harm. The park in which this beautiful memorial sits, overlooks North Las Vegas, one of the towns they helped to protect.
On my travels today, on three separate occasions, I met a WW II, Korea and an Active duty servicemen. The pride of these men was apparent, as they talked of honor and freedom. All of them offered their own opinion of how very important it is to honor, thank and never forget these returning Wounded Warriors.

I am asked on many occasions when I am riding, what do you have to eat to be able to ride so many miles. I eat very sensibly on The Kindness Bus to keep fit, as much as I can. The Kindness Bicycle Ride for Heroes is a cakewalk, (pardon the pun) compared to my previous ride. The average daily ride is usually 20 miles. The only days that become challenging, is when I ride 100 miles. I find it hard to eat 7,000 calories worth of food. I just can’t seem to consume that much food.
Today’s photo is a bicyclist’s gourmet meal. It is high energy, slow burn food with great flavor. Bananas, honey and peanut butter on high quality whole grain bread is a Kindness Bus delicacy. Fresh fruit and fresh vegetables are commonplace staples as well. I am able to heat water and have a French press coffee carafe. My breakfast is quite often, old fashioned whole oats with a handful of raisins and lots of cinnamon. On occasion, I will add almond milk. The coffee, which I make so strong, could be used in the engine as motor oil. I eat lots of other great fresh foods as well.
Thank you to everyone for your interest and concern about my nutritional intake. That sandwich looks SO good, I think I’ll make a 2nd one.

While deciding where to ride through the very busy streets of Las Vegas, I discovered that The Kindness Bus was parked just a few blocks from the Firefighters Memorial Park. This park honors the seven Firefighters who have lost their lives in the line of duty. It also honors the 343 Firefighters who perished in NYC on 9/11.
While walking through this memorial, I came upon this following poem which honors all fallen Firefighters.

Firefighters Prayer

When I am called to duty, God
wherever flames may rage.
Give me strength to save some life,
whatever be its age.
Help me embrace a little child before it is too late,
or save an older person from a most uncertain fate.
Enable me to be alert and hear the weakest shout,
and quickly and efficiently to put the fire out.
And if according to my fate,
my days should come to end,
please bless with your protecting hand,
my family and my friends.
~Author unknown