Who We Are?
Biker Lives Matter was formed in 2019 as a Safety Organization to try and lower injury and deaths of motorcyclist and others who travel in the United States.
The Board of Directors have varied backgrounds and experience in motorcycling, organization and education. There will be other positions in Biker Lives Matter that will be filled by the board of directors after people expressing an interest are vetted.
While others have and may still be involved in trying to reduce these injuries and deaths, Biker Lives Matter will concentrate on this issue.
We intend to do that by trying to reduce the things that cause crashes and collisions through education and awareness of motorcycles and other vehicles sharing the roadway.
We will support educating motorcyclist and others in what to do at the scene of a crash and or collision so that more people will be able to render aid until professional help arrives.
Membership is open to anyone interested in supporting our goals and they do not need to own a motorcycle.
President - Rev John "Rogue" Herlihy
From… Bridgeport, CT
Lives… Palm Bay, FL
Do You Know Him or Of Him?
To many he is the person who has been taking photographs and writing articles for motorcycle publications since the late 60s under the name “Rogue”
To others because in 2005 he was inducted in the Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame Freedom Fighter section for fighting for motorcycle rights.
How about because he is an Ordained Minister and on March 1, 1975, he started Bikers Church in Bridgeport Connecticut. It was started to help bikers and the people they associated with.
Veteran, father, grandfather great grandfather, friend, brother to many others who have different mothers and so on.
He is a Biker and lives the lifestyle, works and has worked in many jobs that involve motorcycles, attends motorcycle and veterans functions and supports both while being involved in many humanitarian issues.
Now he has agreed to be the President of Bikers Lives Matter and work with others to lower the injury and death rate on our roads.
Vice President - James “Rooster” Pace Jr.
From… Bridgeport, CT
Lives… Jupiter, Fl moving to Ft. Pierce
Graduated CCSU, B.A. in Political Science, Army combat medic training Ft. Sam Houston, TX, also various leadership and activist courses over following years
Served overseas in the Army 71-74. In and after my service I’ve traveled to Thailand, South America, Central America, Africa, Europe.
Been riding since late-60s. My first “legal” motorcycle was a 1965 used Police trike.
Was a member of C.M.R. in CT in the 70s and rode with Don “Pappy” Pittsley, head of C.M.R. and John “Rogue” Herlihy protesting and fighting the helmet law in CT. Attended various helmet protests peaceful and antagonistic. Became an ordained minister by Rev Herlihy of Bikers Church in 1975 helping the biker community locally.
Was co-founder of T.O.R.A.W., The Organization for the Rights of American Workers, which fought the bringing in of foreign temp workers for cheap labor taking American jobs from hourly and professional workers. Met with many state legislators and Congressional reps getting legislation at least introduced on state and federal levels to protect workers from getting displaced in their jobs.
I’ve lost many close friends, brothers and acquaintances to motorcycle accidents caused by reckless driving, inexperience/inadequate training, drunk driving & drivers, careless drivers, laws that don’t adequately address these conditions and lack of awareness as to how to help people on the road at the time of a serious accident.
I hope to be able to help Bikers lives Matter in organizing more safety awareness, training, seminars, activism with the past experience I’ve had as a medic, activist, over 50 years of motorcycle riding and love for my fellow motorcycle riders.
Treasurer - Dale "Misled" Hvizdo
Biker, Father, Disabled Amputee
From… Bridgeport, Ct
Lives… Melbourne, FL
Been on 2 wheels since I was 6
Born and raised around motorcycles, started riding minibikes when he was 6 and continued riding small bikes until he built his first Harley with his dad when he was 18. A former Operations Manager of a local aerospace facility when struck by a SUV making an illegal left turn into him, resulting in the loss of left foot on the scene in September of 2018, as a result 8 operations later he still cannot perform fulltime or part time work consistently. He has firsthand knowledge of what a victim can go through.
A family man with a dedicated work ethics. Highly skilled in business operations, ISO9000 and AS9100 practices, design, all aspects of manufacturing, computers, and software. He has agreed to join Biker Lives Matter as Treasurer to help the organization run smoothly and help promote it continually so that the injury, and death rates across the country can be lowered and make an impact on how the victim doesn’t suffer financially also due to relaxed laws of insurance coverage.
Secretary - Diane "Deemac" MacLennan
Mother, Grandmother, Healthcare worker 32+ years
From… Roebling, NJ
Lives… Tampa Bay, FL
Let those who ride decide!
Lead Instructor/Florida – Accident Scene Management/Bystander Assistance Program;
On two wheels 39 years… Legally endorsed Motorcyclist 23 years
Over the years, biker voices were heard across America!! The changes to restrictive laws didn’t happen overnight. The blood, sweat,and gears of bikers gone before us helped us pave the roads that we now ride on. Helmet laws were modified in many states after many a protest and much lobbying and legislative change!!! The lifestyle evolved. Motorcycle Safety and Awareness are infinitely important, now, more than ever!
Motorcycle Safety and Awareness participant over the years with MROs, Motorcycle Legislation/rights supporter 30+years, American Legion Member 50 years, ALR, MRO life memberships and chapter charter member, graduate of Pennco Tech – auto body and paint technician, Executive Board member– organization/non-profit, NRA, Motor Maid, HD licensee rep, Downed Biker Organization supporter, Non Profit Fundraising
Living the life, a life that I love, and 29 Forever
Motorcycle Awareness/Rights, Veterans, and animals, are my supported causes.
Accepted the invitation to join the Board of Biker Lives Matter because “I want to continue ensuring that my brothers and sisters on two wheels remain safe and have the freedom to choose when it comes to all things motorcycle. “