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Hosted by: Knight's of Columbus Council 671
Date: June 7, 2008
For the fourth consecutive year the Annual Brandy Winfield Memorial Poker Run has produced a record crowd with 622 motorcycles and over 1100 people at this year’s event. I am amazed each year at the heartwarming generosity of the Marion community and many others throughout Ohio. Without this support, we would not be able to assist countless others in the manner that Deputy Sheriff Brandy Winfield exemplified throughout his life.
This year has been our most successful year to date. We are pleased to announce that this years total donation will be $24,000 to the Marion Safety City Program & Officer Cory Winfield & his wife, Lindsey as they work to restore their lives after a drunk driver nearly took Cory’s life on August 19th, 2007.
The many people that give their time to make this event what it is today, are continually inspired to show our appreciation to the many people in law enforcement that sacrifice so much so that we may be safe each and every day. There are many that have given the last full measure of devotion that we cannot personally thank for their service, but we can remember and honor them each and every year. We hope that everyone that participated had a great time and everyone will join us next year for the 5th Annual ride on June 6th, 2009.
To the people that come together to make Brandy’s ride what it is, a sincere “Thank You” from the bottom of my heart. I am very fortunate to have such a dedicated group of friends that donate so much of their time to make this event what it is today. These are the people that truly deserve all the “Thanks” & “Great Job” compliments that I get to hear often. I will never be able to repay them for all they have given. The only thing I can offer them is my gratitude and heartfelt thanks for helping me honor my dear friend.
If you happen to see the following people out in our community please let them know what a great job they do.
Chad Stallsmith -Vice Chairman
Missy Pierce - Secretary
Stacey Webb - Treasure
Greg Layne – 3 Year Trustee,
Karen Jerew – 2 Year Trustee,
Tim Tanner – 1 Year Trustee
Diane Tanner & Pam Lowe
The support of many businesses and individuals also contributed to make annual fundraiser a success. Our sincere thanks goes out to the following:
Primary Sponsors:
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, Buckeye Collision, A.D. Farrow Co. Northstar Harley-Davidson Dealership & Thiel’s Wheels Harley-Davidson & Whirlpool Corp. Badertscher Communications, Delmar Distributing & Ashley Furniture.
Associate Sponsors: The OK Café & Catering, Dr. & Mrs. T. Michael Murphy, Fahey Bank, National City Bank, Rivers Edge Embroidery, The Marion Mayhem, Honda Marysville, Blue Streak Car Wash, Kustom Kolors, Showplace Inc. & Mr. Allan Liik of Pathway Products.
Friends of The Brandy Winfield Memorial Poker Run:
Mike Lindsey & Skip Davis & their staff at the Knight’s of Columbus – Council 671, Knight’s of Columbus – Council 671 Ladies Auxiliary, Lee Esterline, Dan Jerew, Rick Cox, Doug Herr, Gunder, Hall & Folk Funeral Home, Radio Comm., Na-Churs Alpine Solutions, Chase, United Bank, Nic’s Pub, Dorothy’s Tavern, The G & R Tavern, The Village Tavern, American Legion Post 605, American Legion Post 162, American Legion Post 584, North Side Animal Clinic – Dr. Suzy Webb, Kroger’s, Inland Paper & Packaging, Marion Popcorn Festival, Fraternal Order of Police – Steve Young Lodge #24, Fraternal Order of Police Associates – Lodge 49, Marion Correctional Institution Honor Guard, Amvets Post 620, Wal-Mart, Fort Morrow Fire Department, Marion Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association, Marion Post of the Highway Patrol, Marion City Police Department, Marion County Sheriff’s Department, Buckeye State Sheriff’s Association, Kelly Gabriel & The Marion Star, Scott Shawver & Clear Channel Radio, Roger Ruth at Modern Woodsmen of America, Steve Somerlot at WDCM 97.5 FM, Hanes Environmental, Nance Beckley & Floyd DeWalt, Gary Winegar, Peacock Water, Audsam Printing, McDaniel Automotive, Tobacco Warehouse, Rob Morgan, Ohio State Bank, Toby Needles, Jeff Manley, Fogery Run, Cathy Orahood, Holiday Inn Express, MVP Food Mart – Marysville, Salon 122 – Marysville, The Sportsman’s Inn – Marseilles, Coonies, The Stonehaus Tavern – Broadway, Med Flight, Marion City Recreation Department, Len Webb Insurance, VFW 3313, Robs Hauling, Hambones Sanitation, J & F Electronics, J. K. Jim’s Electric, The family of Gary Squires, Marion City Fire Department – Captain Mike Makowski, Lunara Solutions – Michelle Ciola, Dave Troutman, Mike McCloud, Tom Titus, Jim Bushatz and to all our volunteers for their help & the community for their support.
My sincere thanks goes out to Sara, Landon & Tyler Winfield, Rick & Shirley Winfield, Cory & Lindsey Winfield and the entire Winfield family for allowing me to have this event to honor my friend, Brandy Lyn Winfield.
Sincerely,
Chris Sanders,
Chairman
Brandy Winfield Memorial Poker Run
csanders@brandywinfieldrun.org
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