Eric Larkin
Celebrating the Larkin Family at Jonny O’s 3-on-3 Affton Bash
On Friday April 21st the St. Louis Fire on Ice Hockey Club took on the St. Louis DAWG’S to kick off Jonny O’s 3-on-3 Affton Bash weekend. The community came together to help an injured Belleville Fire Fighter who was hurt in the line of duty. Mark Bassler was living out his dream career until tragedy struck. After a staircase collapsed while fighting a fire Mark was left unable to continue his job with the department and has faced a long road to recovery. After many surgeries and setbacks his still faces a challenging path forward.
The community came together for him on that night for him. St Louis Metropolitan police officer Ava Miller Gavlen sung a beautiful National Anthem. Mark dropped the Ceremonial Puck to kick off the game. After that he was presented a check for 10k in front of friends and family along with a special DAWG Nation jersey. Unfortunately for the DAWGS it wasn’t their night on the ice however fitting the moment his peers on the fire on Ice team took home the trophy that night. Mark was joined by his wife and children. Mark was very grateful and humbled by the outpouring of support for them. He spoke with both teams before the game and thanks everyone and wished them well in the game.
A Tournament Road Trip Takes a Terrifying Turn:
Click the button to contribute directly through Paypal.
Your donation will help Eric Larkin, who DAWG Nation has selected as a grant recipient from its charitable class. Your contribution is made with the understanding that DAWG Nation has complete control and administration over the use of all donated funds in pursuit of its charitable purposes and in support of its charitable class.
