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Olde Town Arvada Bar Raises Funds For Beesley, Hurley Families

The Bluegrass Coffee & Bourbon Lounge has launched a 'Tribute to Fallen Heroes' fundraiser.

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People line the street with flags during a procession in honor of officer Gordon Beesley, who was fatally shot in Arvada. A fundraiser has been launched for the Beesley family and the family of Samaritan Johnny Hurley, who likely saved lives, police said.
People line the street with flags during a procession in honor of officer Gordon Beesley, who was fatally shot in Arvada. A fundraiser has been launched for the Beesley family and the family of Samaritan Johnny Hurley, who likely saved lives, police said. (AP Photo/Colleen Slevin)

ARVADA, CO — A popular lounge in Olde Town Arvada has launched a silent auction fundraiser to support the families of Arvada police officer Gordon Beesley and Samaritan Johnny Hurley, who lost their lives in the deadly shooting.

The Bluegrass Coffee and Bourbon Lounge is hosting the Tribute to Fallen Heroes auction, which includes hundreds of donated items.

"We hope to raise as much money as possible for the families of our fallen heroes," the Bluegrass lounge said in a Facebook post.

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"A HUGE thank you to ALL who have donated and continue to donate to this auction!"

The auction includes items such as high-end whiskey, golf packages, vacations and personal chef meals. All funds raised will go to the Hurley family's GoFundMe page and the Colorado Fallen Hero Foundation's fundraiser for the Beesley family.

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The silent auction is scheduled to run until July 23 — you can support the fundraiser here.

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