Saturday, December 19, 2015
Cyclists Honor Fallen Navy SEAL
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| CAPT Timothy Holden Photo courtesy of WUSA |
Holden, a US Naval Academy graduate, was a legend in the SEAL community and was the first American to enter Kuwait City during Operation Desert Storm in 1991. A 64-year-old grandfather, who left behind a wife, five daughters, and three grandchildren, Holden also was a passionate cyclist, according to friends who organized the tribute.
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| Area bikers escorting the funeral cortege across Memorial Bridge to Arlington National Cemetery. Photo by S. Ward |
Holden was killed in late August while riding to meet his daughter for coffee. Despite riding properly and with safety gear on Massachusetts Avenue in Bethesda, he was struck from behind by a drowsy driver who swerved into Holden. The motorist was only charged with negligent driving and paid a fine of just $690, according to news reports.
In addition to paying tribute to Holden, ride leaders expressed the hope that the region's law enforcement and the larger community would get the messages about the dangers of distracted driving and the need for more equitable consequences for motorists who negligently take the life of or injure a cyclist. FABB continues its efforts to work with local leaders and law enforcement to achieve these goals in Fairfax County.
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| FABB members were among the estimated 200 to 300 riders at the tribute. Photo by S. Ward |
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| Ceremony at Arlington Photo courtesy Washington Post |
Labels: distracted driving, Holden, law enforcement, tribute
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