Last weekend, a couple of Coppell's finest took to the roads, not in their usual patrol cars, but astride motorcycles leading a cavalcade of cyclists. The 2024 Texas Peace Officers Memorial Ride was a sincere tribute, athletes pedaling a grueling 150 miles from the heart of San Antonio to the state capital Austin, all in memory of law enforcement's bravest who laid down their lives. This heartfelt gesture honored Texas's fallen police officers, a role that sadly included Coppell's officers, Swearingin and Johns.

In the vanguard of the procession were Coppell Police Department motor officers Odean and Egger, who seemed to symbolically carry the spirits of their departed brothers in blue along every mile. Catching the public's eye. The ride, as reported by the Coppell Police Department, was not just to remember to always serve and protect but to never forget those who already did—across all of Texas. "We would like to thank officers Odean and Egger for representing our fallen officers and all of the cyclists who rode in the event," the post noted.

The camaraderie on the road was tangible, with officers and civilians alike participating in a shared mission of homage and remembrance. Through every cadence of their wheels, the cyclists rendered a rolling tribute that echoed far beyond the physical road they occupied—it resonated in the hearts of families, friends, and a community united by loss and respect.

Events such as the Memorial Ride are profound. They serve to remind us to painfully remember the past, and carefully honor the legacy of those who've sacrificed everything in their line of duty. Reflection and remembrance were palpable across the sun-drenched Texan roads as participants and supporters alike joined in this moving act of reverence.