SUPPORTING OFFICERS... Pictured are SSAA Shepparton representatives with current and retired Victoria Police members pictured left to right: Darcy Demasson (Shepparton Police), Brodie Asquith (Shepparton Police), David Scherick (SSAA Victorian State President and National Vic President), Geoff Morton (Shepparton SSAA President), Frank Eyre who served 47 years with Victoria Police (Dad of Damian Eyre), Steven Threlfall (Trellys Outdoors, Sponsor of the Blue Ribbon Day since it started over 20 years ago), Brent Ward (Shepparton Police), Dean Lloyd (DFO Shepparton Police), Greg Pegg (retired Police DFO Officer Shepparton). Photo: Supplied
BLUE Ribbon Day pays tribute to Victorian police officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty, while also raising funds for the Victorian Blue Ribbon Foundation. The foundation honours fallen officers by funding vital medical facilities in hospitals across the state and naming them in their memory.
The Sporting Shooters’ Association of Australia (SSAA), Shepparton Branch hosted its annual Blue Ribbon Day fundraiser at the Benalla Road shooting range, drawing about 100 participants — including men, women and youth — for a 100-target clay event.
Over the years, the SSAA Shepparton Branch has contributed more than $50,000 to the Foundation’s Shepparton branch. This year’s event will see SSAA Victoria, National and Shepparton Branches each donate $2,000, with a further $300 raised through a raffle, a combined total of $6,300 supporting the cause.
SUPPORTING OFFICERS… Pictured are SSAA Shepparton representatives with current and retired Victoria Police members pictured left to right: Darcy Demasson (Shepparton Police), Brodie Asquith (Shepparton Police), David Scherick (SSAA Victorian State President and National Vic President), Geoff Morton (Shepparton SSAA President), Frank Eyre who served 47 years with Victoria Police (Dad of Damian Eyre), Steven Threlfall (Trellys Outdoors, Sponsor of the Blue Ribbon Day since it started over 20 years ago), Brent Ward (Shepparton Police), Dean Lloyd (DFO Shepparton Police), Greg Pegg (retired Police DFO Officer Shepparton). Photo: Supplied
