MPO PETER J. LAVERY MEMORIAL RUN
The annual MPO Peter J. Lavery Memorial Run, a police escorted
motorcycle ride, is held on the 3rd Sunday of September. It is the
primary fundraiser for the Peter J. Lavery Scholarship Fund. Next
year’s ride will be held on Sunday, Sept. 19, 2010. A donation of
$20 is requested for each motorcycle.
The Operation’s Committee includes Newington police officers, family
and friends who work together to hold the 30 mile motorcycle ride
that has drawn as many as 900 motorcycles and 50 police escorts.
This event is hosted by McGuire’s Sports Bar located on the Berlin
Turnpike in Newington. It features an opening ceremony and food and
live music upon conclusion of the ride.
T-shirts are available for sale at the ride and also at the
following locations: CT Police Supply on Fenn Rd. in Newington,
Mickey Finn’s Honda on the Berlin Turnpike in Berlin, and Gengras
Harley Davidson in East Hartford at a cost of $20.
MPO Peter J. Lavery 2010 Memorial
Run Flyer (pdf)
Sponsors
Sponsors who have donated their support include:
- McGuire’s Sports Bar
- Mickey Finn’s Honda
- Gengras Harley Davidson
- CT Police Supply
- Dunkin Donuts
- Trash Away
- Acorn Rental
- Sign Pro
- Stew Leonard's
A Tribute to Peter
This event is a fitting tribute to Peter. He was an avid
motorcyclist who participated in many rides throughout the years.
Motorcycling was his passion both in his personal life and on the
job. Peter participated as a police escort in the annual Americas
911 Ride to Pennsylvania, Washington, D.C. and New York City. He
rode in the Suicide Run hosted by the Blue Knights of New York City,
Rolling Thunder to honor U.S. veterans in Washington, D.C. and many
local memorial rides, including the Brian Aselton Memorial
Motorcycle Run. He proudly provided motorcycle escort missions for
the Newington Police Department for families who lost a loved one or
for military troops leaving for war. He loved going away for weekend
rides throughout New England and beyond with family and friends. He
was always happily planning his “next ride”.
For additional
information contact Officer David Guthrie at the Newington Police
Department.
2009 Memorial Run Photos |
