Calvin E. Taylor Memorial Masonic Toy Ride
In Memory of all Fallen NC Officers & Emergency Services Personnel
Calvin E. Taylor Memorial Masonic Toy Ride: September 10th 2011
Calvin Taylor was a Master Trooper in the North Carolina Highway Patrol, a Mason and a man dedicated to his family and the betterment of his community. Calvin was killed in the line of duty on October 3, 2001. One of the things Calvin noticed during his daily duties at the scene of many accidents was the need to have toys on hand to comfort the younger victims involved. This need was felt by all Emergency Response Personnel, as well as by the Emergency Room staffs, of the area hospitals. In answer to this need, Calvin, who was also a Master Mason, got together with some fellow troopers and members of his Lodge and began the Toy Ride to start addressing this need in our area. Sadly, Calvin did not get to participate in the actual Ride of 2001, as it was held on the day of his funeral.
Start Times & Places:
- Lowe’s Exit 44 off 40 left third light Patton Ave, Ashville, NC- 10:00 am to 12:15 pm
- Roses- Jackson Plaza: Sylva, NC- Hwy 74 Exit 83 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
- TRL Motorsports old Ghost Town H-D Waynesville-By-Pass: 10:00 am to 12:15 pm
- Ending Location Stomping Ground, Maggie Valley (3116 Soco Road, Maggie Valley, NC 28751)
There will be door prizes, a raffle, food, and live music! A $10 cash donation or a new toy is collected at the event sight. The toys benefit children in hospitals and WNC Christian Ministries; the cash benefits the Masonic Home for Children. Donations in the form of checks may be mailed to:
Calvin E. Taylor Toy Ride
PO Box 576
Canton, NC 28716.
Sponsored By:
THE MASONIC LODGES OF THE 40th MASONIC DISTRICT
NC HIGHWAY PATROL
For more information:
Gene Canter at: 648-2135 or 734-3439
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