VEMA

Memorial

In Memoriam

Within the ranks of the Veteran Enforcers Motorcycle Association (VEMA), we are bound by more than service, motorcycles, leather, and patches — we are a family. As we ride through life together, we also carry the memory of those who rode before us and now ride on in spirit beyond us.

This memorial page is dedicated to the cherished members of VEMA who have passed. Each name listed here represents a life of service, commitment, and selfless courage. They were military service members, first responders, and—above all— brothers and sisters in this unique family we call VEMA. Whether they served on the battlefield of a foreign country, in the line of duty within our cities, or as steadfast supporters of our VEMA mission, their contributions to our association and the communities we serve will never be forgotten.

We honor their legacy by remembering their stories, upholding the values they stood for, and keeping their memory alive at every VEMA gathering, every VEMA ride, and every VEMA moment of silence.

Though they no longer ride beside us, they remain forever in our hearts — never forgotten, and always respected. Rest easy our fallen Warriors, your watch is complete. VEMA continues your ride for those who saw more. VFFV!

Honoring Our Fallen VEMA Brothers and Sisters

Gary “Chief T” Turner
U.S. Navy
VEMA Raleigh, NC
EOW 09-17-2017

Robert Bobby “Pops” La Clair
U.S. Army
VEMA Fort Drum, ny
EOW 04-16-2018

James C. “Stogie” Case
U.S. Navy
VEMA Jacksonville, fl
EOW 07-06-2020

Jane “Sassie” Byers
Plainfield Police Department, IN
VEMA Clay, fl
EOW 07-30-2021

Michael “Mike” Dorman
U.S. Coast Guard
VEMA Raleigh, nc
EOW 12-28-2021

Niihau “Nico” Ramsey
U.S. Air Force & Fire rescue
VEMA Fayetteville, nc
EOW 03-25-2023

Thomas “Pops" Yarbrough
U.S. Army
VEMA Jacksonville, fl
EOW 03-29-2025