Blue Knights Indiana XIII LEMC - North Central Indiana

09/17/2024

With heavy I’m sorry to announce our chap chaplain and close personal Jack Hess has passed. Jack was hell of a man chaplain for the local ISP post helping with Per Police department, Miami County Sheriff’s Department and so many more, When I got hit by a car and in the hospital in Indianapolis for 14 days Jack made the trip down to see me several days where we had several long talks. Some about everyday stuff, some about faith, sometimes just prayer. He will be missed by all prayers to his family for strength to get through the hard times. Heaven One is getting the best.

05/17/2024

Good Morning Blue Knights

Last night's meeting we had a surprise visit from our longtime Chaplin Jack Hess. Jack drove over from Defiance, Ohio. Brought a Certificate from The Blue Knights International Board of Governors for dedicated Service, as well as some of his pins from Secret Service and State Police as part of his legacy as a Chaplain.

Jack advised our group this was likely the last time he will see us. He has Cancer of the prostate, believed to be the aggressive type as his father and grandfather past from.

A failed bladder surgery, and lesions on his kidneys. Jack does not believe his heart or doctor would allow him to undergo any further surgery due to three heart attacks.

Jack expressed he turned 80 in April has had a very full life, serving as Indiana State Police, Miami County Sheriff, Secret Service, and Indiana Blue Knights XIII member Chaplain.

Jack stated his life has been blessed knowing and having friendships with all of Chapter XIII members. He wanted to make the trip to see as many of us as he could. Said moving a few years ago to Ohio near his son had been rough because he missed us, and the many travels we have had together.

At the end of the month Jack will be moving to 1940 Weston Hills Drive N.W. Cleveland Tennessee 37312
which is his daughter and husband's home - Jennifer Blaylock 423 650 7371. Jack's number is still the same.

Once he settles at his daughter's, he is putting himself into Hospice. He said, he is currently taking narcotics for his pain.

Jack bid us farewell, asked if we were in the area please stop and say hello. Prayed for members of the Blue Knights Chapter XIII. Jerry Ault told Jack he would be in all of our prayers. Jeff Markley asked that he might pray for Jack for strength and ease of his pain.

A group photo was taken of members present with Jack. We can get copies made for members if you wish. Our meeting then concluded.

Rick

08/22/2023

08/19/2023

Blue Knights GLRC Summer Conference great time thank you Randy Dyer and your entire chapter in Terre Haute for all your hard work you’ve a great job met some new friends and thanks to Marty Talbert for riding with and being a good friend.

01/01/2023

New Years Day ride 3 last year 38 last count this year Thanks ABATE region 3 Howard County for organizing ride another year and Kokomo Shriners for opening for a warm ending place to stop to eat a little drink a pop or an adult beverage and thank you all participants

08/07/2022

Had the honor of riding in a rode ride today for fallen Elwood Officer Noah Shahnavaz. Met up with my good brothers from INX always great seeing and talking to them. Got my bike blessed by international pastor Dan Walls with some inspirational uplift thanks Dan. Randy Dyer president of INX is putting a lot of effort to get members involved and bringing the GLRC conference to Terre Haute next year. I can guarantee you this dude is going to be there.

06/12/2022

Great Day riding and a little get together via INX felt like I’d ridden a couple hundred mile via conversation just sitting around the table. Great Food, Company, and Coversation. We may not have fixed the world’s problems but we definitely got a good start on them LOL. Special thank you to Randy Dyer for the invite myself and the brothers from IN XIII appreciate it.

06/12/2022

What a day via invite from IN X a little get together at Fords Garage down around Indianapolis way. Great company and better conversations felt like like I’d rode a couple hundred miles just sitting at the table. We may not have solved the world’s problems but we did get a good start on it LOL. Special thank you to Randy dyer for the invite great time great food and great company

04/26/2022

What A weekend for IN13 Saturday Vice President Mike Kennedy lead a group to Moonshine Illinois population 2 for the unofficial Moonshine Cheeseburger run. I’m saying riding over 100 miles for a cheeseburger they are pretty damn good. Then Sunday I Chapter President Stephen “Ogre” McCoy and some other members rode in the annual Support The Troops Ride her in good ol Kokomo Indiana. This ride is a 87 mile ride escorted by the KPD motorcycle police. 80 plus degrees pretty windy and a couple hundred or more fellow enthusiasts. Great time heller sunburn blistered up. Keep that sunscreen close even if you don’t think you need it