Memorials

We honor Bridgeport’s Bravest ultimate sacrifice,
Firefighter Michel Baik and Lt. Steven Velasquez who gave their own lives in line of duty - 7/24/2010. May God Bless them, their families and the brothers they left behind to carry on.

The 10th Annual CT United Ride will be dedicated to their memory and special fundraising for their families will be in place on Ride day.

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PFC Wilfredo Perez Jr
December 19,1978 - July 26, 2003

Our friend. A boy who became a man, a man who became a hero, who lost his life serving his Country.

wilfredoperezjrmemorialfund.org

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In Memoriam we say “Thank You” to Denise Dougiello, for your years of continued support, your efforts helped make a difference.

Selectman Denise Dougiello July 3, 2008

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Captain John Keane
Waterbury Fire Department

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Bridgeport Assistant Police Chief Robert Mangano
September 1943 - November 2004

“In grateful appreciation of your leadership, and participation in the annual CT United Ride. Your initial and continuing support helped to create our Ride's success, and for that you will always be first in line and first in our hearts.”

Quoted from the plaque presented from the Uniformed Professional Firefighters Association of CT

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Therese Golas Garrity
December 31, 1969 - April 20, 2004

“All we have is this moment...
This moment to love...
This moment to laugh...
This moment to hug...
I invite you to...
Come with me and
Dance into this moment...
Oh Dance!
Beneath any Heaven,
We wish only to dance.”