K38 : Safety Heroes Benefit for Local USMC Families

Monday, August 16, 2010

Safety Heroes Benefit for Local USMC Families

SAFETY HEROES

"Our Safety personnel (police & fire) do an incredible job for us. They have dedicated their working lives to make our lives safer, more enjoyable & well, just better. We owe them our gratitude & support. Safetyheroes.org is a way of highlighting Safety Personnel and their good deeds, thanking them for what they do. - SafetyHeroes.org

Tortilla Jo's in Anaheim hosted the benefit in honor of Orange County California US Marines:

Sgt. Major Robert Cottle and Lance Cpl. Rick Centanni, true American Heroes. Sgt. Major Bottle was the first LAPD Officer killed in Afghanistan. Lance Cpl. Cetanni is the son of Santa Ana, CA Police officer, Jon Centanni. The fundraiser took place from 6 to 8 pm right beofre Ted Nugent's House of Blues Anaheim CA concert.

125 invited 'safety' guests were in attendance to support the surviving families of these fallen warriors. Law Enforcement and Fire Rescue personnel, Marines from Camp Pendleton who fought with Cottle and Centanni, and their guests gathered on the outdoor patio of the restaurant.

Ted and Shamane Nugent supported the SafetyHeroes.org event by autographing a guitar and donated it towards the fund raising event along with concert tickets at the House of Blues. 'One of the most important thing to do is keep awareness of the sacrifice that these families have given', says Mark Peacock founder of SafetyHeroes.org.

K38's Shawn Alladio was recognized by SafetyHeroes.org for her vehicle accident rescue of Masahito Matasuura earlier this year, and one of the honored guests in attendance. "Supporting our rescue and armed forces community who serves our greater good is vital as an American citizen. Every day our nation's safety personnel place their lives and their families welfare on the line; in the line of fire and duty.' says Shawn. "Give back to those who step forward when a situation goes from bad to worse, because these folks really do make a difference in our society, and we should show our appreciation for their service."

Chris Burget, Tim and Paul Vasin (Costa Mesa Fire Department, and Peter Zarcone (LAPD-SWAT-Friend of Sgt. Cottle) helped set up the benefit fundraiser as a tribute to the fallen. Never Forget. Please make a donation in honor of their ultimate sacrifice.