Benefit Motorcycle Ride for CT Marshal

[RWC130 594]

On May 4, 2004 while landscaping in his own yard John Rosa, a Marshal in New Haven experienced chest pains. Once he arrived at Waterbury Hospital he was transferred to Yale New Haven Hospital, where he had a massive heart attack. John Rosa only 36 years old, under went triple bypass surgery on May 5, 2004

Marshal Rosa had no prior history of any illness or warning signs and is now in a desperate fight for his life. Because of the length of time he spent without oxygen to his brain, he now has some brain damage and still cannot see, and has lost much of his mobility in his arms and legs and is going to have a long road ahead of him of inpatient care to try and regain what we would all consider a normal life.. He is also going to need a heart transplant.

This young man who has dedicated his life to protecting his fellow citizens now needs the love and support of all of us to help him in this desperate time.

On July 25th 2004, The Law Dogs Motorcycle Club, along with the help of the Red Knights Motorcycle Club (Chapter 4) and the Guardians Motorcycle Club are hosting a Benefit Ride and after party for Marshal John Rosa.

The ride will begin and end at the Cadillac Ranch (45 Jude Lane, Southington, CT. Exit 31 of I 84) at 11 AM, with an after party consisting of a prize and 50/50 raffle, good music and a BBQ/Ziti dinner. The ride will cost $20 per bike and $10 per person for non riders attending the after ride party.. The event is rain or shine, so the good folks at the Cadillac Ranch will have us all inside for a good time regardless of the weather..

All of the proceeds will be donated to help with Marshal Rosa's treatment and long road to recovery..

** If you need any additional information you can e-mail

FF John Hines of New Haven CT Fire Dept. BarrExpressJFH@aol.com