| Thank you to everyone for a fantastic "Basher's Ride 2008" VIEW PICS NOW!! |
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| Basher's Ride began in August 2006 as a tribute to Lt. Brian S. Ashe of the Lowell Fire Dept. Born in Brooklyn N.Y. in October of 1954, he settled in the city of Lowell as a young child where he graduated from Lowell High School. After graduation he joined the U.S. Air Force. Returning home with an interest in public service, he became a deputy sheriff with the Middlesex County Sheriff's Department before becoming a Firefighter with the Lowell Fire Department where he rose to the rank of lieutenant. Basher served as the officer on Engine 1, Engine 2, Engine 7, Ladder 2, Ladder 3 and Rescue 1. Prior to his passing, he was assigned to Engine 6. He also served as Lowell F.D.'s E.M.S. co-ordinator where he worked to unify the city's E.M.S. and Fire response services. He also worked briefly as an EMT with the city's E.M.S. service. All proceeds from Basher's Ride are donated to various Firefighter and E.M.S. based charities. |
| 2009 Basher’s Ride Beneficiary In Basher's honor and memory, we have chosen an awesome 8 yo to be the recipient of the Basher's Ride proceeds for 2009. Adam Couture is suffering from Juvenile Chronic Renal Insufficiency. Adam will be undergoing his second kidney transplant in 3 years this spring. Mom Janine has had to quit her job in order to care for Adam, and take him to dialysis 3 times a week. The financial stress on this family has been devastating, and the bills are sure to continue to roll in. I am especially appreciative of the Basher's Ride Board selecting Adam as he is my nephew. I've had the difficult experience of watching this little boy go through his short life with such distress, but nonetheless, the innocence of a child. He looks to us for hope, and hope we shall give him! Will look forward to seeing you all on August 8, 2009 for the 4th Annual Basher's Ride honoring Adam Couture. Much love, Dirty |
