The Aleshire, Wurst and Holmes Memorial Fund

09/10/2026

What an incredible day at the 10th Annual Aleshire–Holmes–Wurst Memorial Poker Golf Outing!

The Aleshire–Holmes–Wurst Scholarship Foundation sincerely thanks every golfer, volunteer, sponsor, donor, and supporter who helped make this milestone event such a tremendous success.

For now over ten years, this outing has brought our community together to preserve the memories and legacies of Mount Holly’s fallen officers while providing scholarships to deserving students.

We are proud to recognize our premier event sponsors:

♠️ ROYAL FLUSH SPONSORS
• Replacements, Ltd.
• A&S Screen Printing & Embroidery
• Davis Honda
• Republic Services
• Saladworks – Crossroads Plaza

♣️ STRAIGHT FLUSH SPONSORS
• Johnson Ford
• Lee Funeral Services

We are also extremely grateful to the businesses, organizations, and individuals who supported the outing through sponsorships, donations, prizes, services, and participation:

Graybar • Holman – “Driving What’s Right” • Allan Transfer • Elks Lodge No. 848 • Hainesport Enterprises • Window Tinters • All American Ford of Paramus • O’Connor’s • Doug Catts • Highway Tire • Miller Ford • Lucas Chevrolet • Perinchief Chapels • Affiance LLC • Train Wreck Distillery • Andronici • B Free • JESCO • John & Molly’s • Belton Associates • Evergreen Dairy • Pic-A-Lil • McDonald Uniform • Spellbound Brewing • Tiver Transportation • Byer Lock Shop • Mt. Holly Fuel Station • Woodlane Fuel Station • Odise Carr • Frank Quinn • Grand Turk• Evans Family

Every contribution, whether through a sponsorship, donation, prize, service, or participation, played an important role in making the day possible. Please join us in recognizing and supporting the businesses and organizations that continue to support our Foundation and invest in our community.

Thank you for making our 10th annual outing one to remember and for helping us honor our fallen officers, support our students, and continue a mission that means so much to the Mount Holly community.

We could not do it without you, and we look forward to seeing everyone again next year!

07/29/2026

This year marks the 10th Annual Aleshire–Holmes–Wurst Memorial Poker Golf Outing!

Anyone who has attended in the past knows what a great day this outing has become; a beautiful course, a unique poker-golf format, great food, prizes, and an opportunity to spend the day with people who genuinely care about supporting our community.

The Donald Aleshire, William Wurst and John Holmes Youth Scholarship Fund is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation that has operated in good standing since the fund was established in 1975. This outing is one of our primary annual fundraisers and helps provide the resources we use to award scholarships, support local programs, and give back to the community in honor of our fallen brothers.

Like nearly every event, the cost of hosting a quality golf outing has increased considerably from year to year. We have made several adjustments to this year’s format and sponsorship structure so we can continue providing the experience our golfers and supporters have come to expect while ensuring the event remains a meaningful fundraiser for the foundation.

We still have a number of sponsorship opportunities available for local businesses and organizations. Packages begin with a $250 tee sign sponsorship and include several additional levels offering event signage, sponsor-board placement, social media recognition, dinner recognition, golf packages, and other promotional opportunities.

For a business owner, this is a chance to support a respected, long-standing local foundation while placing your business in front of golfers, public safety professionals, community leaders, and other area organizations. More importantly, every sponsorship directly supports our ability to continue giving back in the names of the officers this fund was created to honor.

Whether you join us as a golfer, sponsor, donor, or volunteer, we sincerely appreciate your continued involvement.

Please share this post and tag a local business or organization that may be interested in partnering with us for our 10th Annual Outing.

For registration or sponsorship information:Email: [email protected]
With Gratitude,
- AHW Golf Committee

11/25/2025

We acknowledge the passing of retired Medford Lakes Police Chief Roger N. Smith with deep respect.

His support to Mount Holly, most notably during the tragedy of March 28, 1975, remains part of our history and will not be forgotten. His commitment to duty and to his community stands as his legacy.

We extend our sincere condolences to his family and colleagues at the Medford Lakes Police Department.

Rest in peace, Chief.

-Aleshire Holmes Wurst Memorial Fund,
Board of Trustees

It is with sincere condolences that I announce the passing of retired Medford Lakes Police Chief Roger N. Smith. He began his career in law enforcement as a dispatcher with the Medford Township Police Department in 1968. Chief Smith joined the Medford Lakes Police Department on 5/26/1969. He moved up through the ranks and served as Chief from 11/1/1977 until his retirement on 12/31/1995. Chief Smith received various awards and recognition for his service, including a Resolution from Mount Holly Township for assistance provided with a shooting that took place on March 28, 1975, which claimed the lives of three police officers (Aleshire, Wurst, Holmes).

At the time of his appointment, he was the youngest police chief in Burlington County. His tenure was marked by integrity, professionalism, and a deep commitment to the safety and well-being of his community.

Funeral Services are private at the request of the family. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Bradley & Stow Funeral Home of Medford, NJ. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations in Roger’s name be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675-8516. (BradleyStow.com)

Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.

Very Respectfully,
Chief John G. McGinnis, Jr.

https://www.bradleystow.com/obituary/Roger-Smith