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Blessing of the bikes

April 09, 2017 12:00 am • Last Updated: April 09, 2017 6:55 pm

By Dana Jensen
Staff Photographer

d.jensen@theday.com

Rev. Canon Robert Miner, of St. James Episcopal Church in New London, blesses motorcyclists and their bikes as they pass by during the 11th annual "Bike Blessing at the Beach" at Ocean Beach Park in New London, Sunday, April 9, 2017. The event was sponsored by the New London Motorcycle Club and proceeds from the event go to local charities including the New London Covenant Shelter and Waterford Country School. (Dana Jensen/The Day)
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Rev. Canon Robert Miner, of St. James Episcopal Church in New London, blesses motorcyclists and their bikes as they pass by during the 11th annual "Bike Blessing at the Beach" at Ocean Beach Park in New London, Sunday, April 9, 2017. The event was sponsored by the New London Motorcycle Club and proceeds from the event go to local charities including the New London Covenant Shelter and Waterford Country School.

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