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Events
Motorcycle Raffle
Officer Brian A. Aselton Memorial Motorcycle Run
Officer Brian A. Aselton Memorial Blood Drive
Officer Brian A. Aselton Memorial Snow Dash 3.05 Road Race
Hartford Wolf Pack Hockey Game
Barnstable Police Events
Motorcycle Raffle
Congratulations to Joe Kubish, the proud owner of a brand new 2008
Harley-Davidson Rocker FXCWC. On June 1st, 2008, at the Tenth Annual
Officer Brian A. Aselton Memorial Motorcycle Run, Joe’s raffle ticket
was pulled out of the raffle wheel. Thank you to everyone who
purchased a ticket and helped a young person afford a college
education.
Officer Brian A. Aselton Memorial Motorcycle Run
The annual Officer Brian A. Aselton Memorial Motorcycle Run is held on
the first Sunday following Memorial Day every year and is the primary
fundraiser for Brian’s scholarship fund. Approximately one thousand
motorcyclists from across the northeast participate on all makes of
motorcycles. All proceeds directly benefit Brian’s scholarship fund.
Brian was an avid motorcyclist and had purchased a brand new 1999
Harley-Davidson Fat Boy the month before he was murdered.
Riders Listen to Officer Kevin McCarthy Sing the National Anthem at
the Ninth Annual Officer Brian A. Aselton Memorial Motorcycle Run
View 2007 Motorcycle Run Photos
View 2006 Motorcycle Run Photos
View 2005 Motorcycle Run Photos
View 2004 Motorcycle Run Photos
The Eleventh Annual Officer Brian A. Aselton Memorial Motorcycle
Run, sponsored by Gengras Harley-Davidson/Buell, will be held on
Sunday, May 31, 2009, rain or shine. All friends and supporters of
law enforcement on all makes of bikes are welcome. Registration will
be from 8:00-9:45am at Gengras Harley-Davidson/Buell, 221 Governor
St., East Hartford, CT. West Hartford police Sergeant Kevin McCarthy
will sing the National Anthem just prior to the ride starting. The
ride will start at 10:00am.
A donation of $20.00, which includes coffee and donuts by Dunkin'
Donuts and lunch by Outback Steakhouse, is requested for each
motorcycle.
The ride will finish at Knights of Columbus, 1831 Main St., East
Hartford, with lunch, music, and a raffle. The raffle will include
various other items from our sponsors. Long sleeve and short sleeve
T-shirts, and other memorial items, will be available in January at
Gengras Harley-Davidson/Buell,
Connecticut Police Supply, and the
Finest and Bravest LLC. A limited quantity of shirts will be
available the day of the ride. Email any questions to
scholarship@brianaselton.org.
The Road Dawgs Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club, Connecticut Chapter,
hosts a party every year the night before the run. A portion of the
proceeds benefit Brian's scholarship fund. At the 2008 run, the CT
Road Dawgs donated $1,200 to Brian's fund. For more information on
the party visit:
www.ctroaddawgsmc.8m.com.
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Lunch Provided by:
3210 Berlin Turnpike
Newington, CT |
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105 Fenn Road, Newington, CT |
Donuts and Coffee by:
3040 Main Street
Glastonbury, CT
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104 Hilliard Street, Manchester, CT
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Officer Brian A. Aselton Memorial Blood Drive
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annual Officer Brian A. Aselton Memorial Blood Drive is held in
January every year at Joseph O. Goodwin Elementary School, 1235 Forbes
Street, East Hartford. Goodwin School is located 2 miles south of
Silver Lane and .5 miles south of Brewer Street.
Next year’s blood drive will be Friday, Friday, January 9th,
2009. If you would like to schedule an appointment for giving blood contact the American Red Cross at
1-800-GIVE-LIFE or click on their logo to schedule by email. Walk-ins are welcome but appointments are preferred.
Blood supplies are critically low right now so please give blood in
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2008 Blood Drive
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Officer Brian A. Aselton
Memorial Snow Dash 3.05 Road Race
The annual Officer Brian A. Aselton Memorial Snow Dash 3.05 Mile Road
Race is held each winter in East Hartford. The race begins and ends at the East Hartford Golf
Course, 130 Long Hill Street. Trophies are awarded in many different
divisions. Proceeds are divided evenly between Brian’s scholarship
fund and the East Hartford Police Department Quality of Life Program.
Next winter's race date to be
announced. For more information contact
East
Hartford Parks and Recreation.
2008 Snow Dash
Hartford Wolf Pack Hockey Game
 The
Hartford Wolf Pack play a game each season in memory of Brian. All
proceeds will be used to construct and maintain a police officer's
memorial in front of the new East Hartford public safety complex. The
memorial will include the names of the three East Hartford police officers
who made the ultimate sacrifice for the Town of East Hartford. May the
walls never be filled.
This year's game will be played on February 29, 2008. For information
about the Hartford Wolf Pack hockey game in Brian's memory contact
East Hartford Dispatcher Stacie Rosedale at 860-299-3649.
Barnstable Police Events
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Patrolman Michael K. Aselton, Brian's cousin, gave his life in the
line of duty on March 29th, 1983. Michael was involved in motor
vehicle accident while pursuing a motorcycle. In memory of
Michael, the Town of Barnstable constructed the Michael K. Aselton
Memorial Park at Hyannis Harbor. At the park is a flagpole
dedicated to Brian. Brian worked as a summer police officer for
the Town of Barnstable during the summer of 1996.
The Barnstable Police Aselton Fund hosts the annual Michael K. Aselton
Memorial Softball Tournament and the annual Michael K. Aselton
Memorial Golf Tournament each year. The golf tournament is held in May
and the softball tournament is held in September.
For information on
either of these events contact the
Barnstable Police Department.
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