We regret to inform you of the death of 

Walter P. Harris
 Senior Firefighter 
Engine 23, 6th Battalion

(Active)
Lived: 9/11/70 to 11/15/2008
Served: 3/11/1991 to 11/15/2008

Died in the line of duty. 

Visitation:

 Community Christian Fellowship
8131 E. Outer Dr.
Detroit, MI.  48213
Thursday, November, 20, 2008 
4 to 9 pm.

Service: 

Second Ebenezer Church
14601 Dequindre St.
Detroit, MI. 48212
Friday, November 21, 2008
10:00 am.

Our deepest sympathy to the Harris Family.

History of the Axemen M/C

The Axemen M/C was founded in March of 1998 by Bob Roths of the Inkster Michigan FD. There were 12 founding members. The purpose of forming this club was to have a club exclusive to IAFF members, working or retired. Volunteers, PSO’S or part time firefighters are not eligible for membership.

Our core membership is located within the Detroit metro area. We currently have over 90 members on the roster.

Charity rides and other events  organized by the Axemen  have generated more than $160,000.00 to date, which we donate to various causes, the majority among those being fire fighter and police related. Our income comes not only from the riders, but from businesses and individuals who donate money and prizes for our silent auction held at the ride.

In addition, we are supporters of the Great Lakes Burn Camp, Detroit Receiving Burn Center, MDA, Detroit Firemen’s Fund, and numerous other individuals and charities.

Current Chapters

Michigan:

Chapter 1, Detroit Metro area, 1998

Chapter 2, Grand Rapids, 2002

Chapter 4, Saginaw, 2004

Chapter 6, Flint, January 2006

Chapter 7, Pontiac, 2006

Chapter 8, Brighton Area, January 2008

 

Illinois:

Chapter 1, Chicago 2008

 

Ohio:

Chapter 1, Toledo, 2003

Chapter 2, Lorain, 2004

Chapter 3, Central Ohio, 2006

 

New York:

Chapter 1, Rochester, 2004

 

Washington State:

Chapter 1, Spokane Valley area, 2005