Members of the Howard County Sheriff's Department are assisting with the organization of a police-escorted motorcycle ride to benefit the family of Howard County Deputy Carl Koontz. He was shot and killed Sunday March 20th, 2016 while serving a warrant in Russiaville. Sergeant Jordan Buckley was also wounded in the incident, however he is expected to make a full recovery.
Deputy Carl Koontz leaves behind his wife Cassandra, and his 8 month old son Noah. The ride this weekend will directly benefit the Koontz Family, and all proceeds will go directly to them. Participants should bring a rose or a flower to place on the memorial at the Howard County Sheriff's Department.
Registration begins at 1 p..m. Saturday at the Grissom Air Museum in Peru. The ride will leave at 2 p.m. and police officers will escort the group of riders from Grissom to the Howard County Sheriff's Department in Kokomo. A $5 minimum free will donation is suggested.
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