Details of events to benefit the Springfield Police officer shot in the line of duty are continuing to come to light.
30-year-old Aaron Pearson’s medical expenses and salary are currently covered by the city’s worker’s compensation plan. But the 3-year officer of the Springfield Police Department suffered career-ending injuries and has a long road of rehabilitation ahead of him.
A live music concert and benefit for Pearson will be held tomorrow night (2/12) at 6 at Cartoons Oyster Bar & Grill, 1614 S. Glenstone, featuring The Ditchwater Blues Band, Out of Eden, The Dirty Saints and SteamPunk Revolution. Donations will be accepted.
On February 17th at noon Hoover Music will host a fundraiser to benefit Pearson. For a donation of $5 or more, you can have your electric or acoustic guitar re-strung with D'Addario Strings.
Additionally, tickets are now on sale for the Feb. 27th Prayin' & Prayin' for 1641 benefit concert at the Gillioz Theatre. 1641 is Officer Pearson's badge number.
The concert starts at 8 p.m. and the lineup includes Dallas Jones and Molly Healey; Steve Smith and the Sneakers; and The Hurricanes, featuring Jody Bilyeu, Barak Hill, Brandon Moore and Dallas Jones.
John Dillon, Steve Cash and other members of the Ozark Mountain Daredevils will be sitting in for a few songs throughout the evening to show their support for the Pearson family.
All seats are reserved at $20 each. Visit the Gillioz Theatre at the link below to purchase tickets online, or call 417-863-9491. All profits from this event will benefit Officer Pearson and his family.
You can view additional details and a list of other events for Pearson at prayersforpearsoncom.
Pearson was shot January 26th while responding to a report of suspicious activity at Glenstone and Chestnut Expressway. Pearson is married with two young children.
