Oct 14- NYS Trooper Longobardo Fundraiser

Anyone from New York has probably heard of the whole Bucky Phillips manhunt going on. For those who don't know about it, here's some quick background. Bucky Phillips broke out of jail last April, and is believed to be responsible for shooting three NYS Troopers. He was on the FBI's Top Ten Most Wanted list for a brief period, until he was finally caught late Friday night on Sept 8th. It took 25 SWAT officers and 12 dogs just to make the capture after an extensive chase.

On August 31, Troopers Longobardo and Baker were staking out Bucky's former girlfriend's house when they were shot in the woods by what is believed to be a high powered rifle. Trooper Longobardo was shot through the thigh severing his femoral artery. He was airlifted to Erie County Medical Center where doctors had to amputate his leg. He died the next day. Trooper Baker was shot in the back. The bullet traveled completely through his body and both sides of his body armor. He is still in critical condition in Erie, PA.

Trooper Joseph Longobardo, age 32, passed away on September 3rd, and left behind his wife, Teri, and 13 month old son, Louis. Trooper Donald Baker is still in critical condition.

On October 14, Hornets Nest Paintball, in Ancramdale, NY (east of Saugerties), is holding an open day of play as a fundraiser for the NYS Trooper Foundation Longobardo Fund.

ALL entry fees and $10 per case of paint sold that day will be donated to the Trooper Joseph A. Longobardo Fund.

Guys, Trooper Longobardo made the ultimate sacrifice in protecting us. I urge you, if you have Saturday the 14th free and are anywhere within driving distance of Hornets Nest to go and show your support for these heroes. Also, if you cannot make it on Saturday, Hornets Nest will be making the same donations for anyone that comes to play on Sunday.

Information:
Entry - $10 (includes all day air), with FREE rentals for ALL Police officers.
Paint – $65.00 per case (Field Paint Only...this is important guys, as this is where much of the donations are coming from)
Time – Registration starts at 8:30am.
Game day starts at 10am. and ends at approx. 6pm. (Park closed at 9pm)
The entire paintball park will be open.

Hornets Nest Info:
746 Roche Lane
Ancramdale, NY 12503
518-329-2255 (BALL)
www.hornetsnestpaintball.net
To pre-register, call them up.

Just to reiterate: ALL entry fees and $10 per case of paint sold that day will be donated to the Trooper Joseph A. Longobardo Fund. Please take the time to enjoy a day of paintball while giving back to these heroes and their families.

Edited by PenguinMan - 17 September 2006 at 11:54am

I'll bump this thread, even though I won't be able to attend now. I've got a prior engagement.