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Fundraiser for the families of fallen State Police officers

On August 12th, 2017 a helicopter crash killed Virginia State Police Trooper-Pilot Berke Bates and Lieutenant Jay Cullen. At the time they were supporting law enforcement operations related to protests in Charlottesville, VA. 

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The Metro Richmond Police Emerald Society is hosting a fundraiser for the family of the two officers that died in Charlottesville

 

We are hosting a memorial fundraiser for the families of Virginia State Police Trooper-Pilot Berke Bates and Lieutenant Jay Cullen. They both gave their life in the line of duty on August 12, 2017 in a helicopter crash while supporting law enforcement operations related to protests in Charlottesville, VA.

The fundraiser will include a silent auction, raffles, 50/50 drawing, and sales of memorial t-shirts and challenge coins.

The Metro Richmond Police Emerald Society Pipes & Drums, Baffa Academy of Irish Dance & The Mashup Band will all be preforming live. Also, Nutzy and Natasha from the Flying Squirrels will be there from 5pm to 7pm.

The fundraiser will be at Rosie Connolly’s Pub & Restaurant located at 1548 A E. Main St Richmond. The alley behind the pub will be closed off and covered with heated tents. For more information check back here or our website located at www.mrpes.org.

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Richard Hayes is the co-founder of RVAHub. When he isn't rounding up neighborhood news, he's likely watching soccer or chasing down the latest and greatest board game.