More than 100 motorcycle riders rolled through Plymouth Township on Saturday, July 18, honoring Melvindale Police Corporal Mohamed Said at the spot where his name is etched in granite.

The second annual "Let's Roll Said Ride" launched from the First Responder Memorial of Wayne County at Hines Drive and Haggerty Road, then wound its way to Melvindale. Representatives from police departments across Southeast Michigan joined riders and Said's family at the memorial, which features six granite walls inscribed with the names of more than 400 fallen police, fire and EMS personnel from Wayne County.

Said's name is the last one on the wall.

According to the Mohamed Said Foundation's website, Said was born in 1998 in Yemen and immigrated to the United States with his family, growing up in Melvindale. He rose to the rank of corporal within just 14 months of joining the Melvindale Police Department. He wore Badge #10. On July 21, 2024, the 26-year-old was shot and killed near the intersection of Oakwood Boulevard and Dix Road in Melvindale while pursuing a suspect. The ride took place two days before the second anniversary of his death.

The man convicted of Said's murder was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole, CBS Detroit reported.

"It's very nice to see these people coming just for them, for the family," Dave Said, Mohamed's uncle, said at the ride. "Nothing is going to bring him back, but this movement, it's great for us."

The ride doubles as a fundraiser for the Cpl. Mohamed Said Charity Foundation Inc., which supports police training, honor guard education, families of fallen officers, youth leadership programs and a food bank for low-income families. Inkster Police Lt. J. Hacham and his brother, Moe Hacham, organized the event.

Melvindale Mayor Nicole Shkira participated by riding in Said's vehicle and wearing a T-shirt in his honor. Melvindale Police Chief Chris Egan also attended, telling WXYZ that the foundation helps build community trust.

Corporal Mohamed Hacham, Said's partner and close friend on the Melvindale force, said the ride honors all fallen officers. He added that funds raised will help send officers to police academy and cover his own honor guard school costs.

A new elementary school in the Melvindale-Northern Allen Park Public Schools district will bear Said's name, according to the foundation's website. Residents who want to support the Cpl. Mohamed Said Charity Foundation can donate at mohamedsaidfoundation.com.