A memorial motorcycle ride for William "Bill" Hesson, 39, the Army veteran and state juvenile corrections officer killed on the job April 29, will be held June 14, with registration beginning at 11 a.m. and the first bike out at 1 p.m.
The Ride will raise funds for Hesson's Pregnant wife, Julia, and children Brandie, 19, Skyler, 17, and Riley, 20 months. Hesson had not worked at the juvenile facility long enough to qualify for death benifits.
The ride begins at the Gala Commons, 2215 E. Waterloo Road, Akron, in the rear lot, and ends at the National Veterans Cemetery in Rittman, where Hesson is buried. His family will be there to meet the bikers.
Cost for the ride is $10.00. Donations are also being accepted by the Warthogs Rubber City Chapter, which is sponsoring the event. The Warthogs are a national motorcycle club for police, fire, corrections and court employees.
To donate, send a check to Treasurer Bill Muncy, 1177 Woodland St. Hartville, 44632. For details call Muncy at 330-685-2899 or Jeff at 330-714-4822.
A 17-year old inmate from Erie County has been charged with Hesson's death during an assault at the Cuyahoga Hills Juvenile correctional Facility.
