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Charter Member:
Joel LaBelle
John Alix
Chris Arnesen
Jerry Blow
Dick Bolster
Jason Burl
Justin Burl
Greg Demarse
Lyndon Greene
Robert Hosler
Ron Jarvis
Danny LaClair
Chris Lafountain
Mark Lafountain
Paul Langdon
Dennis Martin
Chad Niles
Brett Perry
John Russell
Craig Scholl
Scott Smith
Barry Stickles
James Tourville
Tim Webb
Allie Wemette
Gary Wemette
Active:
Antonio Bond
Lloyd Clukey
Kyle Johnston
Michael Kelley
Matt Malley
John Martin
Christopher Mills
Shawn Niles
Justin Niles
Associate:
Ronald Burditt
Michael Sisto
Social Member:
Cassie Burl
Louise Jarvis
Bonnie LaClair
Kelly Langdon
Sarah Martin
Noreen Poirier
Elizabeth Poirier
Belinda Niles
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HISTORY OF RED KNIGHTS
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History of the Red Knights by Charlie Clarkson Past Massachusetts State Rep During the summer of 1982 several firefighters were visiting "Randy's Cycle Shop" in Boylston, Massachusetts and the subject of motorcycle clubs came up. Soon they were all grousing about the fact that law enforcement people had a motorcycle club known as the Blue Knights but there was no club for firefighters. After this tire kicking session, owner Randy Wilson suggested to Ed Wright, a firefighter from Northboro, MA, that he stop talking about the lack of a club and form one instead. Recognizing a good idea when he heard one, Ed Wright went home that afternoon and made some hand printed posters inviting firefighters from the area to meet and determine if there was enough interest to form a motorcycle club. On August 17th, 1982, Fire Chief Jack Pierce allowed a small group of motorcycle enthusiasts to meet in Northboro Fire Headquarters to lay the ground work for the formation of a motorcycle club. On October 19th, 1982, firefighters Colin Mackey, Bob Bourassa, Ed Wright, Roger Wentzell, Dave Hamilton, Bob Goulet, David Hunt, Jon Tripp, Don Parker, Norm Beausoleil and Chief Pierce met again. There was interest in promoting the positive image of motorcycling while enjoying the camaraderie of other firefighters. It was decided then that this group would be known as the Red Knights Motorcycle Club. News of this new club spread like a grass fire. In July of 1983, a chapter was formed in Connecticut. In October of that year a second Massachusetts chapter was formed. Soon applications came in from such distant places as Nevada and Louisiana. In August of 1983 the founding members realized the organization was rapidly growing beyond their original expectations. To properly handle this growth they elected a committee to serve as a National Board of Directors. With applications from Ontario and Saskatchewan , Canada, the club became the Red Knights International Firefighters Motorcycle Club.
