Classic Car Show to Support Firefighter Stricken with Leukemia

A.J. Rogers, 19, has a passion for tinkering with trucks, earning him the nickname of "Cooter" among his closest friends, after the affable mechanic on the "Dukes of Hazzard" TV show. In that vein, a free Classic Car Show has been planned for Saturday, July 21, in his honor.

Rogers was diagnosed with leukemia in January and the fundraiser will help the young firefighter to cover expenses while battling the disease.

Rogers is a volunteer firefighter for Stevenson Fire Co. and was studying to be a career firefighter as a student at Naugatuck Community College.

The car show will be held on Fireman's Field, at the corner of Shelton and Moose Hill roads, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on July 21 (rain date is July 22). The event will host classic cars pre-1984 and antique fire trucks.

Trophies will be awarded for categories including Street Cars, Muscle Cars, Hot Rods, Custom Classics and Antique Fire Trucks.

A deejay will play music and there will be a 50/50 raffle.

Proceeds will benefit A.J. Rogers. The show is sponsored by the Monroe Street Rodders and Black Rock car clubs and co-sponsored by the Monroe Volunteer Fire Department.

For information, call (203) 561-1969 or send an email to monroestrodders@aol.com.