On Sunday July 26, 2009 Team Greenwich Police completed a 3 day, 270 mile bicycle ride from Boston to White Plains called the Tri State Trek , to raise awareness and funds to find a cure for ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease).
It is with the greatest appreciation that I would like to publicly thank the following riders who participated: Lt. Richard Cochran, Det. Christy Girard, Det Timothy Powell, P/O Denis O’Donnell, P/O Robert Ferretti, Joseph Profaci, Megan Kelly, Dermot Flynn, Kimberly Isztwan & Melissa Sipos.
These riders battled a tough course, inclement weather, fatigue and injury, and for this I will be forever grateful. I witnessed the athletic side of them, but more importantly, their passion, dedication and drive to be great people. I would also like to extend my gratitude to my colleagues at the Greenwich Police Department, the Town of Greenwich, and the local businesses who helped make this a success, and the crowd of people who came to John Street to show their much needed support to all of the tired riders.
Even though Team Greenwich Police rode with my name on their shirts, I am only one of the few local faces to this disease. Their participation will benefit all of the people and. families affected by this disease, and all of those unfortunate enough to be diagnosed with this in the future. I am extremely proud of them, and lucky to have spent the weekend with such a great group.
Sgt. Roger A. Petrone, Jr.
Greenwich Police Department
