Thousands joined Commissioner Diaz at "Support Our Police" motorcycle ride and rally

Alyssa Somohano, daughter of slain Miami-Dade police officer Jose Somohano, rides with Commissioner Jose “Pepe” Diaz at the Support Our Police ride and rally.

(MIAMI, FL) – Close to 2,000 residents, including more than 600 on motorcycles, joined Miami-Dade County Commissioner Jose “Pepe” Diaz, the Dade County Police Benevolent Association (PBA) and Cartel-Baggers Motorcycles on Feb. 8 to show support for law enforcement at the "Support Our Police" motorcycle ride and rally at Tropical Park.

The event included a ceremony for fallen police officers at which surviving loved ones spoke, as well as a flyover by the Miami-Dade Police Department Aviation Unit, music, entertainment and food trucks.

“This was a great show of support for the men and women who put their lives on the line every day to protect our community,” Commissioner Diaz said. “They need to know how much we appreciate them and all they do to keep us safe.”

The event raised tens of thousands of dollars for the PBA Love Fund, a 501 (c) (3) charity that assists officers and their families during times of need.

Several elected officials also attended, including Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez and Commissioners Rebeca Sosa and Daniella Levine Cava, as well as a representative from Commissioner Javier Souto’s office.

Sponsors included Waste Pro, Dhooker Restaurant, Miami Stevedoring Company, Sushi Saki, Hush Boutique, Mr. Sergio Perreira, R & R Science of Dentistry, Fedora Cigars, Dr. Carlos E. Torrents, MD, PA, Martin, Lister & Alvarez, PLC, Richard J. Diaz, Esq., Hispanic Police officers, Fabulous Party rentals, the Robins Law Firm, Canes Enterprise Group, Randazzo’s Little Italy, The Related Group, the Lasarte Law Firm, CEMEX, Southern Strategies, Inc., Mr. Miguel De Grandy, Esq., Mr. Juan Mayol, Esq., Continental Home Loans, Envirowaste, Master Concessionaire, Inc., World Duty Free Inc., United Properties Management, Inc., MCM, ADA Engineers, Cartel Baggers, Martha Apartments, Miami-Dade County, H & R Paving, Miami-Dade Ambulance Service, Vista Memorial, Gulf Liquors, Heros, Floridian Partners, Sedano’s, Mix Pro DJs, Secure Wrap, Lauren’s Kids, Bella, Inc., Harley Davidson Peterson, Jose Milton Foundation, Miami-Dade Public Works, Miami-Dade Police, Miami-Dade Police Aviation, Miami-Dade Police Motors, the Miami-Dade Police Honor Guard, POAT, City of Sweetwater, City of Sweetwater Police, Town of Medley, and the FIU Police Department.

Family members of fallen police officers make their way to the ceremony to honor their loved ones.