Annual Charitable Golf Tournament in Memory of Officer Kevin Ambrose

Ludlow, Mass. — On Friday September 23rd 364 Gives, the charitable arm of the Springfield Police Patrolman’s Union IBPO local 364, hosted its annual golf tournament in honor and memory of Officer Kevin Ambrose at the Ludlow Country Club.

Officer Ambrose was killed in the line of duty on June 4, 2012. On that day, Springfield lost one of its finest. He was a wonderful public servant, husband, father, grandfather, brother, friend and coach. He is still missed by so many.

This golf tournament raises money for 364 Gives in turn they have donated more than $175,000 to well deserving organizations that focus on making positive impacts on the lives of children, and/or vital public safety initiatives.  Past recipients have been; the Springfield Boys and Girls Club, Dunbar YMCA/Mason Square Boxing Program, CHD’s Disability Resources, the YWCA, Square One, Cops for Kids with Cancer, Thomas J. O’Connor Animal Control & Adoption Center, The Springfield Police Relief Association, Springfield Toys for Tots, Christina’s House, Amateur Baseball Club of Springfield, Bikers Against Child Abuse (B.A.C.A.), Old Hill Youth Sports & Mentoring Program, Shriners Hospitals for Children, Griffin’s Friends, Open Pantry of Springfield, Gray House and Project 13.

Springfield Police Superintendent Cheryl Clapprood, a sponsor of the tournament, pictured with Officer Joseph Gentile, President of the IBPO Local 364.