Friends and Family of former Blacksburg Police Officer, Van Speese will hold a Motorcycle & Classic Car Cruise-In on Saturday April 24 from 4-8pm at Kmart in Christiansburg. This is a free event to attend and participate, but donations will be accepted. There will be a "Kid's Korral" for the children, a Hot Dog Hut, 50/50 raffle, silent/blind auction, raffle prizes, and vendors.
Officer Speese died unexpectedly two years ago from a heart condition while employed as an active duty police officer. He was a motorcycle officer and forensic crime scene investigator. He had been an officer with the Blacksburg Police Department for 20 years and 10 years with Roanoke City Police.
For more information about the event contact Lisa Lucas Gardner at 540-257-4644.