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When:
June 10, 2023 @ 7:00 am – 3:00 pm
2023-06-10T07:00:00-04:00
2023-06-10T15:00:00-04:00
Where:
Memorial Park
Mount Vernon
OH
Mount Vernon
OH
160 mile paddle from Mount Vernon, Ohio to Marietta, Ohio. We would like to dedicate the 2023 paddle in honor of Danville Police Officer Tom Cottrell who was killed in the line of duty January 17, 2016.
Officer Cottrell was born August 22, 1981 in Newark, Ohio. He was a 2000 graduate of Newark High School and received his degree in Criminal Justice from COTC in 2002. After graduation Officer Cottrell began his career in law enforcement. He had served in law enforcement for 13 years. Prior to joining the Danville Police Department, he had served with the Frazeysburg Police Department, Thornville Police Department, and Utica Police Department.
The paddle includes five nights of camping with stops at Terry’s Tavern in Zanesville and campgrounds along the way.
If you are a Veteran or First responder that would like to RSVP a boat please RSVP by June 2 by txt to 740-258-2127 or email at paddleforheroesusa@gmail.com
The first 7 Veteran or First responders that sign up are eligible to get a free stay at the Historic Lafayette Hotel Thursday night June 15th.
