Rockport — As a light rain fell across the Midcoast the morning of Saturday, Sept. 29, the unmistakable sound of a procession of motorcycles — chrome agleam in the slight damp — could be heard for a few moments as a group of about 20 riders made their way through Rockport before heading west on Route 17. Though the cool September morning suggested less than optimum conditions for a late season ride, the group had a greater purpose: rallying in support of Camden Police Officer Brook Hartshorn, who lost her son in a motorcycle accident Aug. 21.

The benefit was hosted by Atlantic Engine Company No. 2 along with Amity Lodge No. 6, there was no registration fee, however participants were invited to make donations at will; and a raffle and spaghetti supper later in the day were offered at a small fee, with proceeds benefiting Hartshorn. The money raised was donated to Hartshorn to assist with  the expenses of laying her son, Gregory Zaccadelli, 25, to rest.

Undeterred by wet weather, a procession of various motorcycles followed a Camden Police escort through Rockport after departing the Rockport Masonic Center around 1 p.m. Riders proceeded to Mike's Sidetrack in Gardiner where they took a short respite and joined with fellow central Maine-based riders before arriving back in Rockport around 4 p.m. for a public spaghetti supper hosted by Amity Lodge No. 6. and a raffle featuring a wide range of prizes.

Raffle prizes were donated by numerous businesses and organizations around the Midcoast region, and included gift certificates to Cellardoor Winery, River Ducks Ice Cream, the Bagel Cafe, French and Brawn, Princes Furniture, Eastern Tire and a universal $100 certificate redeemable at any of Graffam Bros. three businesses. Other offerings included specific services — such as a certificate for the processing of one game animal courtesy of Thin Blue Line Meats, beginner ski passes from the Camden Snow Bowl, tickets to a show at Camden Opera House, and personal training passes from Stone Coast Cross Fit. Tickets were being sold at a cost of $5 for "an arm length" according to Camden Police officer Allen Weaver.

Courier Publications reporter Jenna Lookner can be reached at 236-8511 or by email at jlookner@courierpublicationsllc.com.

Motorcycles of all kinds were parked in the lot at the Rockport Masonic Center before the ride began, chrome wheels gleaming with beads of water as a light rain fell. (Photo by: Jenna Lookner)

Brook Hartshorn (center) with her daughters, Samantha Zaccadelli, 24, at right, and Cheyenne Augustine, 20, at left. All three women participated in the ride, Hartshorn on her Triumph and the girls riding as passengers on the bikes of two other participants. (Photo by: Jenna Lookner)

One of many immaculately kept Harley Davidson motorcycles parked before the ride. (Photo by: Jenna Lookner)

Tommy Uhll awaits the start of the ride. (Photo by: Jenna Lookner)

Corey Witham, left, and Larry Hesseltine. (Photo by: Jenna Lookner)

Brook Hartshorn's Triumph motorcycle. (Photo by: Jenna Lookner)

Many participants donned motorcycle jackets sporting various insignia. (Photo by: Jenna Lookner)

Participants in a motorcycle ride to benefit Brook Hartshorn preparing to depart the Rockport Masonic Center on Saturday, Sept. 29. (Photo by: Jenna Lookner)

Some of the bikes rounding the bend at at Simonton Corner after leaving the nearby Rockport Masonic Center. (Photo by: Jenna Lookner)

Patrick Lowe, right, chats with a fellow motorcyclist outside the Rockport Masonic Center. Camden firefighters helped organize the benefit for Camden Police officer Brook Hartshorn. (Photo by: Jenna Lookner)