The Red Knights International
Firefighter’s Motorcycle Club is a global organization dedicated to promoting motorcycle safety and fellowship among
firefighters. Local chapters sponsor various activities
throughout the year such as poker runs, dinner rides, family and
combined chapter picnics, as well as participating in other
motorcycle related activities and fund raisers for good causes.
Any monies raised by local chapters usually sees a percentage
donated to a hospital burn unit to aid children injured by fire,
or to aid fellow firefighters and their families who may have
suffered the misfortune of illness injury or death. Membership
is open to ALL firefighters, active or retired (of ANY type) who
have access to a motorcycle and hold a valid motorcycle license.
Spouses, members children, boy/girlfriends are also welcome for
membership as social members. If you are interested in
membership, contact one of the executive officers or click the
links button for more info.
NEWS
6/11
The Red Knights International Motorcycle Club Illinois Chapter 14 regrets to announce the untimely passing of Charter Member Dave Chesire of the Manteno, IL Fire Department. Capt. Chesire, 46, passed away Saturday after a long illness.Capt. Chesire retired on a disability pension several years ago after contracting a systemic infection on a call. The infection settled in his heart, leaving him with less than half his normal cardiac output. Since retirement, he has been involved in property management and real estate.
Cremation rites have been accorded, and a memorial service is planned for later this week.
Dave Cheshire
4/21 Thanks to all that helped make our 2nd Annual Biker Ball a success.. Thank You!
3/9
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9/10/11
Today the Red Knights were a part of the First Annual HABITAT FOR
HUMANITY Poker Run. The club was honored to Co-Host the ride
and wants to thank all riders and participants for making the run a fun
and successful event.
6/4/11 The Red Knights participated in the 'Ride For Life' Rally in Manteno - several hundred bikers took to the streets to raise funds and awareness in the fight against breast cancer.
2/7/11- February 5, 2011 was an exciting and proud day for the club, as they received the Volunteer Service Club of the Year Award from Mowhawk Man at the International Motorcycle Parts Show" at McCormick Place in Chicago." Representing the club to receive the award were President Tom "Tazz" Rosan, Vice-President Steve "Chief" Wilder, Treasurer Jim Morse, and members Sophrina "Scarlett" Mullikan, David "Jebus" Mullikan, Lisa Pratl, and Chuck "Pipes" Hale.
1/30/11 - "The Red Knights IL Chapter 14 hosted and were joined by members of other area bike clubs on January 29/30, 2011 for the Basic and Advanced Rescue Riders training program.. This class focused on the emergency medical services aspect of motorcycle accidents, and prepared responders to care for injured bikers from the time of an accident until fire and EMS arrival on scene. Club members taking the class included President Tom Rosan, Vice-President Steve Wilder, Chaplain Dave Diveley, Jim Lebarge, Dave Mullikin, and Scarlett Mullikan."
12/31/10 New Year's is here and the 2011 Mowhawk Man award winners are in, congrats to the following people and Businesses: Army SPC Frank Pierson, David Censke, SPC Cory A. Hubbell, Douglas Monical, Mike Cozzi, James Wasson, RED KNIGHTS MOTORCYCLE CLUB IL CHAPTER 14, Psychotic Air, Karl Kieffer, and The Biking LIfe Magazine. These people truly show the motto serving other has meaning.
The Red Knights International
Firefighter’s Motorcycle Club is a global organization dedicated to promoting motorcycle safety and fellowship among
firefighters. Local chapters sponsor various activities
throughout the year such as poker runs, dinner rides, family and
combined chapter picnics, as well as participating in other
motorcycle related activities and fund raisers for good causes.
Any monies raised by local chapters usually sees a percentage
donated to a hospital burn unit to aid children injured by fire,
or to aid fellow firefighters and their families who may have
suffered the misfortune of illness injury or death. Membership
is open to ALL firefighters, active or retired (of ANY type) who
have access to a motorcycle and hold a valid motorcycle license.
Spouses, members children, boy/girlfriends are also welcome for
membership as social members. If you are interested in
membership, contact one of the executive officers or click the
links button for more info.
The Red Knights International Motorcycle Club Illinois Chapter 14 regrets to announce the untimely passing of Charter Member Dave Chesire of the Manteno, IL Fire Department. Capt. Chesire, 46, passed away Saturday after a long illness.Capt. Chesire retired on a disability pension several years ago after contracting a systemic infection on a call. The infection settled in his heart, leaving him with less than half his normal cardiac output. Since retirement, he has been involved in property management and real estate.
