Fundraiser held for detective who lost home in landslide

March 09--When the friends and colleagues of Beaver County Detective Patrick Young learned he and his family had to be evacuated from their Economy home, they all wanted to help.

The former Monaca police officer and retired U.S. Army First Sergeant was forced out of his McGuire Road home in late February when about a half an acre of ground shifted into three homes after days of rainfall in the area.

A total of seven residents from three different households were forced out of the area as a result of the landslide-like movement that caused dirt and ground to shift into the houses.

At the time of the evacuation, Eric Brewer, coordinator of Beaver County Emergency Management, said to The Times that the weight of the landslide caused damage to the foundations of the houses.

Young, who now serves in the Beaver County Detectives Bureau, and his family will have to leave their home behind as a result, and their insurance won't cover the cost of buying a new house or demolishing the damaged structure.

"It's something you never think of," Monaca Officer Dave Mosura said. "It's a lot of money."

Mosura served a tour in Iraq with Young, and the two worked for the Monaca Police Department together for several years. After learning about the cost Young's family will have to incur as a result of the landslide, Mosura decided to raise money to help them out.

With the assistance of Beaver County Sheriff's Deputy Tom Shane, Mosura is working to organize a spaghetti dinner for the Young family.

Mosura said he expects a strong turnout from the law enforcement community in Beaver County, as well as from Young's many friends in the area.

The event will be held from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. April 6 at the Rochester VFW, 179 Virginia Ave. in Rochester. The event will feature a cash bar, raffle auction and 50/50 raffle.

Advanced tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children. At the door, tickets are $12 for adults and $6 for children. Take-out will be available.

Additionally, Mosura and Shane are looking for raffle basket donations. To volunteer or to buy tickers, contact dmosura@yahoo.com or tshane113@comcast.net.

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