Annual 9/11 Golf Tournament

In 2002, Pete Latreille and Dale Winter felt the need to spend September 11^th with other fire fighters, remembering what had happened on that day the year before. That year they played golf and talked … a lot. They reflected on what had happened on 9/11, and how to honor those 343 fire fighters who had made the ultimate sacrifice. That day began the tradition of gathering fire fighters every September 11^th to spend time together, play golf, and pay tribute to our fallen brothers from FDNY. Every year the numbers have grown.

This year they felt they could do more. With the devastation that cancer has on our department and nationwide, it was decided to raise money for cancer research, and to donate that money in the names of the 343. The organization they chose is called The V Foundation, a charitable cancer research program begun by the late famed basketball coach Jim Valvano, NC State. During one of Jim's final interviews he stated, “I want to help every cancer patient I can now. I don't know if I can handle that, but it's the only conceivable good that can come out of this.” Now we can help to carry on that tradition as well.

We are sending five player registration forms and five sponsorship applications to each station. Please post this letter on the Union Board, and feel free to make copies of the forms to distribute.

September 11^th is a special day for all fire fighters, a day of reflection, sorrow, and pride. We hope you can join us, whether in person or in financial support.

Fraternally,

Michael K. Day Sr.
President

2008 Sponsors

We raised $16,500 this year ... many thanks to all of our sponsors and players!

MAJOR - $1,500

Kahn, Smith & Collins
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Albertini & Darby (*also sponsoring par-3 hole-in-one)

CORPORATE - $1,000

United Food & Commercial Workers

CONTRIBUTOR - $750

Singleton, Gendler & Terrasa, LLC

TEE & GREEN - $250 to $500

Schwartz, Metz, & Wise
Nationwide Retirement Solutions
Arrington Consulting & Development
Kimball Construction / KCC Councilman
Joseph Bartenfelder SF&C Insurance

TEE or GREEN - $100

BMore Mechanical
Tom Mooney / O’Conor and Mooney Realtors
John Hohman
Bowley’s Bait & Tackle
3 Phat Guys Catering
Captain Michael Weir & Family
Station 1 Towson – in memory of Raymond S. Bosley
Station 6 Dundalk
Station 8 Hillendale Fire Station
Station 10 Parkville – in honor of Tom Rice
Station 14–A Brooklandville – in memory of John McCruden
Station 18 Randallstown
EMS 1 Shift Commanders
Michael K. Day Sr. - in honor of FF Jay Faust (9/11/06)
In Loving Memory Of Shannon Obaker, by Pete, Linda, Toby and Sarah
In Loving Memory Of Ron Winter, by Dale, Laura, Meghan, and DJ
John Alban – Reliable Roll Off
Integrative Health Centers, sss.mbsmed.com
Charlie Riley Community Service Scholarship Foundation

2008 Players

Click here for a list of the foursomes from 09/11/2008 (in Word)

2008 Special Thanks

Following a beautiful day and a great game, we would like to take this opportunity to thank at least a few of the people who helped make this such a successful event. Our sincere gratitude goes out to:

Nick Valvano of The V Foundation for his support of fire fighters and attending our event
Michael Day for his commitment to this tournament, for his many contacts for sponsorship of this 7^th Annual Golf Tournament
Steve Gisriel for his labor in creating all of those sponsor signs
Ted Moffitt for his help out on the course
Frank Rear for his help out on the course
Chuck Riddle for his help out on the course
Julia Mastin for selling raffle tickets and her help out on the course
Joe Saunders for his help out on the course
Mike Ruppert for his help at the registration table
Tim Berkeridge for donating his tournament prize (two days off) to Tom Rice
Linda Sears & Karen Zeiler for displayin gtheir excellent mixologist skills
Trish Mudd and Cathy from A/V for their fine camera work
Chief John Hohman for his support
Maria Stauffer, Debbie Filling, and Sarah Weiskittel for their time and resources out on the course
Charlie Bush, Todd Dorsey, and Barbara Judd of Geneva Farm Golf Course for their outstanding hospitality
Megan Pringle, Dave McHugh, and Rod Battenfeld from WMAR TV2 for their media coverage
Kristen Schultz and the Baltimore Orioles for their hospitality
Joanne Hall and Dan Cahill of Webb-Mason for PRINTING the souvenir booklets and the giant check
The Humidour Cigar & Smoke Shop for their contribution
Bob Pollack and the Central Alarmers for their much-appreciated coffee wagon

2009 Information

For the 8^th "Annual 9/11 Golf Tournament, we will once again be enjoying the lush green fields of Geneva Farm Golf Course. The game will be on a FRIDAY, with the same start time (8:00 a.m. shotgun start), another delicious meal afterwards, and plenty of brotherhood and camaraderie.

One of our goals is to get a Tee/Green Sponsorship from EVERY CAREER STATION in Baltimore County, so start that 9/11 Golf Kitty now!

E-mail the Local
Michael K. Day Sr., President BCPFFA
52 Scott Adam Road, Cockeysville, MD 21030-3282
410-683-1311 ~ 410-666-0156 (fax)

BALTIMORE COUNTY PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOCIATION

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