Nothing makes me more proud than being the founder and director of the "Ride-to-Remember."  In 2013, the Springfield Police Ride-to-Remember was started in memory of Officer Kevin Ambrose who was killed in the line-of-duty in September of 2012.

This year, we are raising money through rider registration and fundraising events to go to the "Schaivina - Beauregard Memorial Soccer Field".  Officers Michael Schaivina and Alain Beauregard lost their lives making an arrest 30 years ago. The field on Tinkham Road is overgrown and the dedication sign has fallen.  Both these Officers were my friends, Alain was my training officer.  If the roles were reversed and my name was on that monument, one of them would step up and get a proper memorial.

A new field is planned for South Branch Parkway with an awesome stone monument dedicated to these fallen police officers. The funds for this endeavor will come from the Ride-to-Remember.

I am so very thankful to the "Spirit of Springfield" for joining with me and the Ride-to-Remember to help raise funds to reach our goal. On August 25, from 11AM to 2PM. Judy Matt and her crew will be hosting the third annual "Spin-to-Remember".  180 Fit Gym us providing 15 spinning bikes that will be in front of One Financial Plaza provided.

I hope downtown businesses and individuals from across Western Massachusetts will come out and spin for a cause. All you have to do is sign up, give a donation and have fun!