Honoring Lives Lost on CT Roadways

Motorist Safety Awareness Event – Honoring Lives Lost on CT Roadways

This free, family-friendly event will be held at the Burlington Volunteer Fire Department and is organized in memory of Jena Flammia, a young woman tragically killed in a motorcycle accident in 2023. The event is part of Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, with the theme:
“Look Twice, Save a Life.”

📍 Burlington Volunteer Fire Department – 719 George Washington Turnpike, Burlington, CT
📅 Saturday, May 10, 2025 | 🕚 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Gears in Heaven is honored to participate in this meaningful Motorist Safety Awareness Event dedicated to honoring lives lost on Connecticut roadways—including beloved riders, drivers, and passengers taken far too soon.

🎯 Event Highlights & Attractions:

• Traveling Memorial Wall for Fallen Bikers
  A moving tribute from BikerWall.com, honoring riders who have lost their lives. Families can share photos and memories as part of the wall’s powerful visual impact.

• Safety Education & Interactive Demonstrations
  ➤ DWI goggles & driver impairment simulations
  ➤ Driver alcohol detection & radar/laser speed detection tech
  ➤ Motorcycle and bicycle safety demos
  ➤ Service dog presentations

• Rescue Vehicles & First Responder Equipment
  Get hands-on with vehicles and tools used by emergency teams during critical incidents on the road.

• Free Safety Yard Signs (while supplies last)
  Raise awareness right from your own yard with impactful “Look Twice” safety signs.

• Community Resources
  Speak directly with state and local police, fire, and EMS units, as well as public health advocates and nonprofit organizations committed to road safety and post-crisis support.

• Live Music, Food, and Special Guests
  Enjoy a festival-like atmosphere that’s both educational and heart-centered.

• 12:00 PM – Pinning Ceremony
  Featuring Officer Collin Genetti-Moore from Burlington PD, this moment of remembrance honors those we’ve lost and the families left behind.

🤝 Gears in Heaven’s Mission at the Event:

As a proud participating organization, Gears in Heaven will be onsite offering information about our grief support services, peer groups, and community outreach for families who have lost loved ones in vehicle-related accidents. www.gearsinheaven.org

We’ll be sharing stories, resources, and support with attendees—and connecting with those who may be seeking healing after tragedy. Our presence helps to bridge the gap between grief and community while promoting safer roads and deeper awareness.