MEDIA RELEASE - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, October 20, 2009
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT
MMSF President, PAUL W. COTE, 978-535-8222 or claimscote@aol.com
ASHLEY TURNER (Daughter of Carl) 603-424-3640 orashleyturner226@gmail.com
LOCAL RIDERS TO HONOR CARL HUTCHINSON
(Salisbury, MA) - On Saturday, October 24, local motorcyclists, family and friends will honor local Salisbury resident and business owner, Carl Hutchinson, who died at age 56 last month, with a Ride and "Celebration of Life" party, co-hosted by LaChiquita's, Route 1, Salisbury.
"My dad used to take us to motorcycle events. It was always fun seeing motorcycles in our driveway when we were kids. He was a fixture in the motorcycle community, supporting a lot of charity rides," said his daughter Ashley (Hutchinson) Turner.
"He gave a lot and we are still in shock, but we want to honor and remember him as the husband, father, grandfather and friend he was to a lot of people. I'm honored his community wants to ride in his memory now."
Riders will begin staging at the LaChiquita's on Route 1 starting at 10 a.m. At noon, they'll pull out for a short 29 mile Ride through Amesbury and Southern, NH, back to Hillside Cemetery and meeting up with family and friends of Hutchinson, for a grave site remembrance service, then back to the LaChiquita's for the a Celebration of Life party with food, live music and prize raffles.
The Massachusetts Motorcyclists Survivor's Fund (www.MassMSF.org) is the host organization of the Event, to help the family offset funeral expenses. Requested donations is $15 per person, with children under 16 free.
"Carl gave a lot of himself over the years, working and participating in numerous charities. It is right to respect and honor his contributions, and show his family he was respected and appreciated," said Paul W. Cote of Amesbury, President of the Survivor's Fund.
Advance tickets can be purchased at LaChiquita's, Drew's Cycle, Uncle Eddie's (all Salisbury) and Seacoast Cycles, (Newburyport) or on-line at www.MassMSF.org through October 19th, for tickets mailed to you or to October 23rd for 'will call' - pick up at the door.
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