Las Vegas Valley pays tribute to first responders — PHOTOS
First responders and tow truck drivers from across the Las Vegas Valley took part in the Spirit Ride ceremony at Big Valley Towing in North Las Vegas on Thursday.

Andres Werne of Big Valley Towing, center, helps move the ceremonial casket after the Spirit Ride ceremony at Big Valley Towing in North Las Vegas on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018. The cross-country event, which promotes move over laws, pays tribute to fallen first responders and tow truck drivers. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto

First responders and tow truck drivers bow their heads during the ceremonial blessing during the Spirit Ride ceremony at Big Valley Towing in North Las Vegas on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018. The cross-country event, which promotes move over laws, pays tribute to fallen first responders and tow truck drivers. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto

Spirit Ride organizer Mike Corbin, right, performs during the Spirit Ride ceremony at Big Valley Towing in North Las Vegas on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018. The cross-country event, which promotes move over laws, pays tribute to fallen first responders and tow truck drivers. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto

The ceremonial casket is transported as part of the Spirit Ride procession at Big Valley Towing in North Las Vegas on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018. The cross-country event, which promotes move over laws, pays tribute to fallen first responders and tow truck drivers. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto

First responders and tow truck drivers bow their heads during the ceremonial blessing during the Spirit Ride ceremony at Big Valley Towing in North Las Vegas on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018. The cross-country event, which promotes move over laws, pays tribute to fallen first responders and tow truck drivers. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto

Gary Drake of Big Valley Towing records the ceremonial casket before the start of the Spirit Ride ceremony at Big Valley Towing in North Las Vegas on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018. The cross-country event, which promotes move over laws, pays tribute to fallen first responders and tow truck drivers. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto

Andres Werne of Big Valley Towing, left, helps move the ceremonial casket after the Spirit Ride ceremony at Big Valley Towing in North Las Vegas on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018. The cross-country event, which promotes move over laws, pays tribute to fallen first responders and tow truck drivers. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto

The ceremonial casket on display after the Spirit Ride ceremony at Big Valley Towing in North Las Vegas on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018. The cross-country event, which promotes move over laws, pays tribute to fallen first responders and tow truck drivers. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto

Spirit Ride organizer Mike Corbin, center, leads first responders and tow truck drivers in reciting the national anthem during the Spirit Ride ceremony at Big Valley Towing in North Las Vegas on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018. The cross-country event, which promotes move over laws, pays tribute to fallen first responders and tow truck drivers. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto

Gary Drake of Big Valley Towing records the ceremonial casket before the start of the Spirit Ride ceremony at Big Valley Towing in North Las Vegas on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018. The cross-country event, which promotes move over laws, pays tribute to fallen first responders and tow truck drivers. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
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First responders and tow truck drivers from across the Las Vegas Valley took part in the Spirit Ride ceremony at Big Valley Towing in North Las Vegas on Thursday.
The cross-country event, which promotes “move over” laws, pays tribute to fallen first responders and tow truck drivers.