AT A GLANCE
The inspiration and primary purpose of the Ride The Thin Blue Line memorial is to honor Iowa’s officers that have paid the ultimate sacrifice in serving their communities. The new Dallas County Law Enforcement Center along the scenic Raccoon River Valley Bike Trail provided inspiration for this project and a group of volunteers was assembled to create this one-of-a-kind memorial. This will be a place of remembering for all to pay their respect for generations to come.
AT A GLANCE
The inspiration and primary purpose of the Ride The Thin Blue Line memorial is to honor Iowa’s officers that have paid the ultimate sacrifice in serving their communities. The new Dallas County Law Enforcement Center along the scenic Raccoon River Valley Bike Trail provided inspiration for this project and a group of volunteers was assembled to create this one-of-a-kind memorial. This will be a place of remembering for all to pay their respect for generations to come.
BLUE GLOW STONE TRAIL
The bike trail, embedded with rocks that glow blue in the evening symbolizing the thin blue line will be something bicyclists, walkers, and joggers will want to see. It is intended to be inviting, and the desire is they spend a few minutes at the memorial to remember Iowa Officers who lost their lives in the line of duty and find hope and healing in the nature and art located here.
TRAILHEAD MONUMENTS
There will be a Tree of Life Monument and a Wall of Names installed at the trailhead with seating as a viewing area. This one-of-a-kind monument is for those who were lost, but will never be forgotten. The Wall of Names will contain every fallen Iowa law enforcement officer who has died in the line of duty.
BLUE GLOW STONE TRAIL
The bike trail, embedded with rocks that glow blue in the evening symbolizing the thin blue line will be something bicyclists, walkers, and joggers will want to see. It is intended to be inviting, and the desire is they spend a few minutes at the memorial to remember Iowa Officers who lost their lives in the line of duty and find hope and healing in the nature and art located here.
TRAILHEAD MONUMENTS
There will be a Tree of Life Monument and a Wall of Names installed at the trailhead with seating as a viewing area. This one-of-a-kind monument is for those who were lost, but will never be forgotten. The Wall of Names will contain every fallen Iowa law enforcement officer who has died in the line of duty.
THE GOAL
The inspiration, planning, and design has been underway for several years. The board is seeking donations from both private and public sources to make this special place a reality. Your financial gift to the Ride The Thin Blue line will help create and maintain this location for years to come. It is not just showing support for law enforcement, but it helps place one-of-a-kind art and landscaping along Iowa’s premier bike trail which will be a tremendous investment in the state of Iowa.
THE GOAL
The inspiration, planning, and design has been underway for several years. The board is seeking donations from both private and public sources to make this special place a reality. Your financial gift to the Ride The Thin Blue line will help create and maintain this location for years to come. It is not just showing support for law enforcement, but it helps place one-of-a-kind art and landscaping along Iowa’s premier bike trail which will be a tremendous investment in the state of Iowa.
BOARD MEMBERS
| Corey Champlin Iowa State Patrol |
President | champlin@dps.state.ia |
| Chad Leonard Dallas County Sheriff’s Office |
Vice President | chad.leonard@dallascountyiowa.gov |
| Terry Welker Universal HR Solutions |
Treasurer | Terry.welker@aol.com |
| Jeanette Ferrari Wells Fargo |
Secretary | jeanetteferrari@me.com |
| Jason Bryan West Des Moines Police Department |
Director | jason.bryan@wdm.iowa.gov |
| Adam Infante Dallas County Sheriff’s Office |
Director | adam.infante@dallascountyiowa.gov |
| Tami Irwin Dallas County Sheriff’s Office |
Director | tami.irwin@dallascountyiowa.gov |
| Jason Clausen | Director | Jason.Clausen@sfmic.com |
| Dawn Janssen | Director | dawnjanssen51@gmail.com |
| Jerry Hoehle KCCI |
Board Member | jhoehle@hearst.com |
| Chandler Faldet Hatch |
Board Member | chandler@hatchdsm.com |
| Ray Dirksen Dallas County Sheriff’s Office |
Board Member | ray.dirksen@dallascountyiowa.gov |
| Jake Chapman State Senator |
Board Member | jakeandjenn@gmail.com |
BOARD MEMBERS
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| Corey Champlin Iowa State Patrol |
President | champlin@dps.state.ia |
| Chad Leonard Dallas County Sheriff’s Office |
Vice President | chad.leonard@dallascountyiowa.gov |
| Terry Welker Universal HR Solutions |
Treasurer | Terry.welker@aol.com |
| Jeanette Ferrari Wells Fargo |
Secretary | jeanetteferrari@me.com |
| Jason Bryan West Des Moines Police Department |
Director | jason.bryan@wdm.iowa.gov |
| Adam Infante Dallas County Sheriff’s Office |
Director | adam.infante@dallascountyiowa.gov |
| Tami Irwin Dallas County Sheriff’s Office |
Director | tami.irwin@dallascountyiowa.gov |
| Jason Clausen | Director | Jason.Clausen@sfmic.com |
| Dawn Janssen | Director | dawnjanssen51@gmail.com |
| Jerry Hoehle KCCI |
Board Member | jhoehle@hearst.com |
| Ray Dirksen Dallas County Sheriff’s Office |
Board Member | ray.dirksen@dallascountyiowa.gov |
| Jake Chapman State Senator |
Board Member | jakeandjenn@gmail.com |