2026 Tour de Fuzz, Honoring Our Chaplain Brothers and Sisters

Twenty-Five Years Later, We Remember Those Who Were There

On September 11, 2001, as smoke rose over Manhattan and the nation watched in horror, first responders rushed toward danger. Among them were firefighters, law enforcement and chaplains. All of them standing with the broken-hearted when words of lost loved ones seemed impossible. This year marks the 25th anniversary of that tragic day. For Tour de Fuzz 2026, we honor our fellow chaplains who served around Ground Zero for the day, weeks, and months following. And for chaplains around the country, that quiet, compassionate work continues every day.

Chaplains Are First Responders

When tragedy strikes, when a family loses a loved one suddenly, when first responders face unimaginable scenes, chaplains are there. Not with medical equipment or firefighting gear, but with something equally essential: presence, compassion, and comfort. On 9/11, that mission was tested like never before. Chaplains from all backgrounds converged on Ground Zero. They blessed the remains of victims as they were recovered. They sat with grieving families. They stood alongside exhausted firefighters and police officers who were processing shock, loss, and grief.

"Being There" When It Matters Most

In our work with the Law Enforcement Chaplaincy Service in Sonoma County, we have a simple motto: "Being There." It's a phrase that captures everything we do; showing up in the darkest moments, offering our presence when there are no easy answers.

Standing Together Across the Miles

Though we serve in Sonoma County, we are part of a nationwide network of chaplains united by a common calling: to be there for people in their most difficult moments. When someone loses a loved one suddenly, when first responders face trauma, when a community is shattered by tragedy; chaplains show up. That's why this year's Tour de Fuzz commemorates our chaplain brothers and sisters who served on 9/11 and in the months that followed. From California to New York, chaplains all over the world are doing some of the most difficult and compassionate work there is. It is work that often goes unseen; but never unfelt by those who need it most.

Ride With Us

On September 5, 2026, join us for Tour de Fuzz as we honor the 25th anniversary of 9/11 and the chaplains who answered the call. Every mile you ride supports the Law Enforcement Chaplaincy Service in Sonoma County, and pays tribute to those who were there when it mattered most. Because whether in New York City or Sonoma County, the mission is the same, "Being There.”