Florida Tour de Force 2026

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Once again the Florida Tour de Force honored our fallen Law Enforcement Officers who made the ultimate sacrifice during 2025. Sadly, 11 Law Enforcement Officers lost their lives last year. To that end, this blog honors those heroes. What follows are photographs of the heroes we lost and of the 300 mile event that honored them.

Deputy May from the Walton County Sheriff’s Office was killed by a suspect as he was escorting him out of a store. Deputy May returned fire and killed the suspect.
Our motor escorts make the ride possible!
Team Tallahassee is ready to ride!
Team Tallahassee enjoyed a pre-tour dinner at Versailles on Sunday evening!
ERob adjusts his tire pressure before the first day!
Trooper Gaines lost his life from complications from an injury received on the sidelines at a FAMU Football game in Tallahassee.
Toby meets riders in the hotel lobby.
Captain America displays his shield with the names and photos of all 11 heroes lost in 2025. A super strong cyclist Captain America carried this shield with him the entire ride!
Kevin O’Brien addresses riders on day 1.
The weather was perfect all week!
Officer Hall died just before his retirement after a long career with the Miami Police Department.
Moe stretches during a break!
Team Tallahassee discusses tactics!
Greg the Mechanic always brings his green friend along!
Det. Mock suffered a fatal heart attack after completing multiple investigations.
John Leonard ponders the ride ahead…
Kevin O’Brien addresses the riders while Bruce Doras listens in.
Sgt.Cajuso was killed in a Motorcycle Crash on I-75 in Hialeah.
Team Tallahassee
The arm bands worn by riders to honor the fallen. These arm bands will be presented to the families in Tallahassee at the annual Law Enforcement Memorial.
Team Tallahassee
Team Tallahassee “carb loads” before the ride begins!
Sgt. Berrian died from a heart attack after pushing a vehicle out of the road.
Todd and Kevin discuss logistics!
Phil’s bike has ridden 11 tours!
Rich showed up!
Riders attend a ride briefing before the ride begins!
Deputy Cassady died on July 15, 2025 of complications from being shot during a hostage rescue situation in 2010. Three Deputies and the hostage were shot during this incident.
Moe is ready to GO!
Riders prepare to start the day!
Gabriel keeps the TPD Team rolling!
Deputy Jaramillo was shot and killed after being attacked at the scene of a traffic crash.
Copper is a Black and Tan American Coonhound that is a tracking and therapy dog with the Cocoa Police Department.
Captain America’s Shield
Sgt. Sweeting-Mashkow was shot and killed while serving an eviction.
The Museum in Titusville is sadly closing this year. It has been a stop on the Tour for many years.
This memorial is outside of the Museum.
Officer Jackson died from a heat stroke while trying out for the Special Response Team.
ERob prepares for the day!
Bob “gloves up”!
Phil prepares to ride!
ERob and Phil discuss the “odds” of ERob actually making it over the bridge without a mechanical this year!
This was Bruce’s 30th Tour!

Corporal Lahera was struck by a car and killed while directing traffic after a High School Graduation ceremony.

Chris Gallo prepares to ride!

The 2026 Tour de Force is in the books. This year we rode to honor 11 heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice. We pray that next year we won’t lose any heroes; however, that will not be the case. We shall never forget these heroes. Thanks for taking the time to look at this blog. Til Valhalla.

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