"No kid should have to go through this..." ~ Tyler DeMarco

Bound by Love & Sport

(L-R) Gerry Rosenbarker, Al Denny, Don DeMarco

For eleven consecutive years this wonderful, fun loving, and charitable group of men and women have been coming together for this daylong event started by Mr. Al Denny in memory of the well lived and very much loved sport-fisherman and race car driver, Mr. Joe Johnson. This is an event where sport fishing is celebrated and the friendly competition comes with a jab and a laugh whether you’re a yearly participant or a newbie. Whether you’re a longtime attendee or a first time participant, there is no escaping the true beauty behind this memorial tournament; beauty that is exposed through the gruff exterior of these wonderful men who fondly and unashamedly reflect on the memories and love they hold for their dearly missed friend, Mr. Joe Johnson.

Patricia Johnson & Al Denny

What also makes this event special is how Mr. Johnson’s wife, Patricia, their children, and growing family, stand in attendance each and every year enduring the rain, cold, and dark from where this yearly event starts and ends. There is no denying the impact of love and goodness Joe Johnson has left behind.

In addition to being a memorial tournament, the Joe Johnson Memorial Bass Tournament is also a fund-raising event designed to support a local charity. This element of the tournament is intended to reflect the giving & charitable nature Mr. Johnson was well known for. This year’s 11th annual marks the forth consecutive year Tyler DeMarco Foundation has been the grateful recipient of these charitable funds.

This year, the contributions raised by these wonderful men and women totaled an amazing $3,017.00 in support of our foundation! Tyler DeMarco Foundation thanks you all!

Bass Tournament Team Winners
1st Place: Matt Bellmore & Tim Parraso
2nd Place: Jason Lane & Floyd Squires
3rd Place: Gerry Rosenbarker & Vince Monnini

* Special thank you to the Daubert Family (Modern Welding School) for your generous and loving donation made in memory of: Jeff Daubert
* Special thank you to the Monnini family for your generous and loving donation made in memory of: Sherryle Godkin

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