106 Memorial Foundation

05/31/2026

What an incredible day at the Bobby Swartz Memorial Miles Poker Run.

On behalf of the 106 Memorial Foundation, thank you to everyone who rode, donated, sponsored, volunteered, bid in the auction, and supported this event. Your generosity helps us continue serving families impacted by the loss of a first responder.

A special thank you to our event sponsors:
• BLU Phoenix Support, LLC
• QuikTrip
• Chopper Hopper Saloon
• Indian Motorcycles of Oklahoma City

Thank you as well to the volunteers from Ride Oklahoma Charities Association and Flag Poles Honoring Our Veterans, and to all of the volunteers who made this event possible.

Most importantly, thank you for helping us honor my dad, Bobby Swartz. Seeing so many friends, family members, fellow first responders, and supporters come together to celebrate his life and legacy means more than words can express.

05/30/2026

🏍️ TODAY IS THE DAY! 🏍️

The Bobby Swartz Memorial Miles Poker Run is finally here!

Join us today as we ride in memory of Sgt. Bobby Swartz and support families impacted by the loss of a first responder.

📍 Registration: 10:00 AM
📍 Kickstands Up: 11:00 AM
📍 Last Bike In: 5:00 PM

🃏 Run Stops

Papas Leather Barn (59th Street) – Start
Chicken Shack – Arcadia
VFW Post 7192
Mooney's – Moore
Chopper Hopper Saloon – Finish

⚠️ Limited Event Merchandise Available• Only 50 commemorative patches available• Only 60 event shirts available:• 15 Large• 30 XL• 15 XXL

Once they're gone, they're gone!

After the ride, join us at Chopper Hopper Saloon for live music, a silent auction, great food, and fellowship as we come together to honor Bobby's legacy and support a mission that continues to serve families facing unimaginable loss.

Whether you're riding, driving, or joining us at the finish, we'd love to see you there.

Thank you to our riders, sponsors, donors, and volunteers for helping make this event possible. Your support allows the 106 Memorial Foundation to continue providing assistance and resources to families of fallen first responders.

🇺🇸 **Ride for a reason. Honor the fallen. Never forget.

05/29/2026

🏍️ Poker Run TOMORROW! 🏍️

Join us tomorrow for the Bobby Swartz Memorial Miles Poker Run as we ride to honor our fallen first responders and support the families they leave behind.

📋 Event Schedule:
Registration begins at 10:00 AM
Kickstands up at 11:00 AM
Last bike in by 5:00 PM

🃏Run Stops

1- Papas Leather Barn (59th Street)
2- Chicken Shack – Arcadia
3- VFW Post 7192
4- Mooney's – Moore
5- Chopper Hopper Saloon – Finish

After the ride, join us at Chopper Hopper Saloon for live music, a silent auction, great food, and an opportunity to support a cause that makes a real difference for families impacted by the loss of a first responder.

Every registration, donation, auction bid, and sponsorship helps us continue our mission of providing assistance and resources to families navigating the unimaginable loss of a first responder.

We are grateful for the support of this incredible community and look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow.

🇺🇸 Ride for a reason. Honor the fallen. Support the families they left behind.

05/24/2026

ONLY 7 DAYS AWAY! 🏍️🔥

Join us for the Bobby Swartz Memorial Miles Poker Run as we ride to honor Sgt. Bobby Swartz and support families of fallen first responders through the 106 Memorial Foundation.

Stops:

1. Papas Leather Barn (Start)
2. Chicken Shack Arcadia
3. VFW Post 7192
4. Mooney’s Pub & Grill (No Colors/Patches)
5. Chopper Hopper Saloon(Finish)

We’ll have a silent auction, live band, high & low hand prizes, and a 50/50 cash drawing!

Auction items include an air ride kit, Indian Motorcycle gear, guided fishing trip, hotel stay, grill, gift card bundle, and more.

Event merchandise:
• Shirts $20
• Patches $5

We can’t wait to see everyone next weekend! 🇺🇸

05/15/2026

Today, on Peace Officers Memorial Day, the 106 Memorial Foundation honors the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their communities.

We remember the fallen, stand beside the families they left behind, and remain committed to carrying their legacies forward.

Their sacrifice will never be forgotten.

04/20/2026

The 106 Memorial Foundation sends our thoughts and prayers to the LeFlore County Sheriff's Office Oklahoma following the line of duty loss of a deputy. We are also praying for the injured officer and all those affected. Our thoughts are with all of you during this difficult time.

04/08/2026

Today is a heavy day, one that changed many lives forever.

Trooper Vernon Brake served the state of Oklahoma with dedication and honor for nearly 20 years.

Please keep Trooper Brake’s family, along with the other family involved and the first responders who worked this tragedy, in your prayers in the days, weeks, and months ahead.

It is with deep sorrow the Oklahoma Highway Patrol announces the line of duty death of Trooper Vernon Brake.

On April 8, 2026, at 11:27 a.m., a vehicle traveling southbound on I-35 lost control for an unknown reason and crossed the center cable barrier. The vehicle struck Trooper Brake, who was traveling in the northbound lanes just south of Hefner Road in Oklahoma City.

Trooper Brake was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the other involved vehicle, along with a four-year-old passenger, were also pronounced deceased at the scene.

Trooper Brake was a graduate of the 56th OHP Academy in 2006 and has proudly served the Oklahoma Highway Patrol for nearly 20 years, with a significant amount of time assigned to Troop S (commercial motor vehicle enforcement). After his graduation from the academy, he also served in Oklahoma and Logan Counties.

Trooper Brake is survived by his wife and two children.

Our prayers and deepest sympathies are with his family as well as the family of the other driver involved.

OHP's Traffic Homicide Unit (THU) is conducting the investigation into the crash.

02/19/2026

We would like to extend our sincere appreciation and gratitude to Mission BBQ in for honoring Sgt. Robert “Bobby” Swartz by framing and displaying his uniform shirt in their restaurant.

Seeing his uniform displayed is a powerful reminder that his service and sacrifice are not forgotten. This gesture means more to our family and to the 106 Memorial Foundation than words can fully express. We are deeply thankful for Mission BBQ’s genuine support of first responders and the families who carry on their legacies.

01/09/2026

On Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, we proudly stand with the men and women who serve and protect. Thank you for your courage, your heart for community, and the sacrifices you and your families make every day. We appreciate you.

12/29/2025

We hope everyone had a very Mery Christmas!

We’re clearing out the final Sgt. Bobby Swartz Memorial 5K shirts to make space as we begin planning for our 2026 race!

👕 $15 each

All proceeds still support the mission of the 106 Memorial Foundation — honoring the legacy of Sgt. Bobby Swartz and provide assistance and resources to families impacted by the loss of an officer in the line of duty

These shirts were created for our 2025 race and will not be reprinted.

Available sizes (very limited):
• Youth M (2)
• Youth L (2)
• Adult S (3)
• Adult M (4)
• Adult L (9)
• Adult XL (6)
• Adult 2XL (2)
• Adult 3XL (2)

Shop now on our store:
👉 https://www.106memorialfoundation.org/store

Comment below or send us a message for local pickup or shipping options.

Thank you for supporting our foundation and for helping us build toward an even bigger 2026 race!