Quilt Recipients June 2020

Quilts were sent in June 2020 to the following first responders injured on duty.

First Responder, Date, & Location	Quilt	Story
Deputy Marc Nye Ottawa County Sheriffs Office June 17, 2020 - Oak Harbor, Ohio		The incident happened just before 6:30 a.m. on SR 163 near milepost 17. Two occupied sheriff's vehicles were parked side by side in a parking lot on the north side of SR 163 when a vehicle traveling eastbound on the same road swerved left of center, running off the north side. That driver was trying to avoid hitting another car that was about to turn left into the same parking lot where the deputies were parked. The driver struck a landscape mound and went airborne approximately 80 feet before landing on the rear of a patrol car. The second patrol car was also struck in the initial impact. Deputy Marc Nye suffered from incapacitating injuries and was transported to a hospital. The other officer on the scene was uninjured in the incident. We send this quilt to provide comfort while he continues to recover. **Quilt donated by Louise Veverka
Trooper Jarrett Harvey Pennsylvania State Police May 13, 2020 – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania		Motorcycle Trooper Jarrett Harvey was injured after being hit by a car that fled the scene in Philadelphia. The hit-and-run crash happened in the East Falls neighborhood, near the intersection of School House Lane and Henry Avenue. Trooper Harvey was taken to Temple University Hospital and is expected to be OK. We are happy to hear this crash was not more serious and provide this quilt to let Trooper Harvey know we care. **Quilt donated by Linda Daniels.
Officer (name withheld) D.C. Police Department – 2nd District May 12, 2020 – Washington D.C.		Officers had responded shortly after 2 p.m. near 35th and A streets SE for a report of a person who had shown up at an address despite having been barred from the location. One of the officers confronted the man and was shot in the leg during the scuffle. We hope this quilt will provide some comfort to the officer while he recovers.
Officer (name withheld) D.C. Police Department – 2nd District May 13, 2020 – Washington D.C.		The incident occurred about 11 p.m. on Bladensburg Road at Levis Street NE, on the border of the Trinidad and Carver-Langston neighborhoods. The officer was chasing a man across Bladensburg Road from Trinidad into Carver-Langston when he was hit. The bus was being driven south on Bladensburg Road and shifting from the center to the right lane when it struck the officer running across the street. This was a terrible accident that occurred for all parties involved. We hope this quilt will provide some comfort to the officer while he recovers.
Officer (name withheld) x2 and K9 Talon May 14, 2020 – Burlington, North Carolina		At approximately 10:45pm officers with the Burlington Police Department responded to 1522 N Mebane St. in reference to a stabbing. Officers arrived on scene and located victim, suffering from multiple stab wounds. Officers located the suspect and attempted to detain him just outside of the residence. While attempting to arrest him, he assaulted officers by throwing gasoline on them and then charging at officers with a knife. He stabbed Burlington K9 Talon during the apprehension. (Information courtesy of Sgt. W. Meadows - Community Relations Division - Burlington PD) K9 Talon Update: Facebook Post-Burlington PD - June 11 In May, Talon our K9 was stabbed in the line of duty. We are happy to report he is back to duty this week with a full recovery. Thank you for your service Talon. ❤️ ‬ We send these quilts to let all these officers know we care!
Officer Russ Weiner Columbus Police Department May 28, 2020 – Columbus, Ohio		A shooting occurred on Chelford Drive in northeast Columbus around 8 am. The suspect shot Officer Russ Weiner while he was participating in a search warrant at her home related to an investigation. Officer Weiner was rushed to a local hospital and underwent surgery. Officer Weiner is now home and recovering and wish him the best. We hope this quilt provides some comfort during this time.
Officer (name withheld) Kansas City Police Department June 3, 2020 – Jackson County, Missouri		A Kansas City Officer had gone to 901 Grand for a medical call and when he arrived, he saw the suspect huffing an unknown substance. The officer was waiting with the suspect for an ambulance to arrive when he pulled a kitchen knife out of his pocket and stabbed the officer. The officer fell and then pulled out his gun, which is when the suspect dropped the knife and began moving away. The officer asked dispatchers for help and then pursued the suspect. Eventually, the suspect laid down on his stomach with his hands behind his back the officer held him at gunpoint until backup arrived. He told police that he was suicidal and was trying to kill himself via huffing when the officer approached. He also said he heard voices, got scared, felt cornered, and then stabbed the officer. The Officer was stabbed in the upper left side of his chest. This quilt was given to let this officer know we care and provide him some comfort while he recovers. **Quilt was donated by Quilts for Cops volunteers in the Kansas City Area.
Officer Mark Priebe Springfield Police Department June 9, 2020 – Springfield, Missouri		“On June 9, 2020, at approximately 9:30 a.m. officers were notified of a white male at the front entrance of Springfield Police Headquarters (321 E Chestnut Expressway) causing a disturbance and urinating on the front door. Officers contacted him and asked him to leave. He then got into a white SUV, drove away, then circled back through the parking lot, heading toward the front entrance of Police Headquarters. He accelerated directly toward the officer who was standing in front of the building. The officer attempted to get out of the way, but it appears the driver intentionally struck the officer who became trapped under the vehicle. The vehicle continued forward with the officer still trapped and struck a concrete bollard. A second officer yelled at the driver to stop and get out of the vehicle and when he refused and continued to drive forward, the officer fired shots striking the suspect and stopping the vehicle. Both the officer and the suspect were sent to the hospital to be treated for their injuries. (Information provided by Jasmine Bailey, Public Affairs Officer) We hope this quilt will provide some comfort during his recovery. **Quilt was donated by Quilts for Cops volunteers in the Kansas City Area.
Officer (name withheld) x2 Kansas City Police Department May 31, 2020 – Kansas City, Missouri		Protesting had broken out in the Country Club Plaza which quickly turned violent. KCPD Chief Rick Smith said nearly all officers working in the area were hit with frozen water bottles or rocks. Two Kansas City PD Officers were taken to the hospital. One had an injury to the temple, and one had a lacerated liver. We hope these quilts will provide some comfort and let these officers know we care. **Quilts were donated by Quilts for Cops volunteers in the Kansas City Area.
Officer (name withheld) x4 St Louis Police Department June 2, 2020 – St Louis, Missouri		A large peaceful protest moved in and around the downtown area until about 8 pm when a much smaller group of about 200 people changed the mood. Four St Louis PD Officers were standing off to the side of the police line when they suddenly felt pain. Two of the officers were shot in the leg, one was shot in the foot and the fourth officer was shot in the arm, according to St. Louis Police Chief John Hayden. We hope these quilts will provide some comfort and let these officers know we care. **Quilts were donated by Quilts for Cops volunteers in the Kansas City Area.
Officer (name withheld) x3 Chandler Police Department April 27, 2020 – Chandler, Arizona		A suspect shot and wounded three Chandler police officers in two separate, but related, shootings. The first shooting occurred around 1 am when an officer was shot in the area of Delaware Street and Chandler Boulevard, near Arizona Avenue. The officer was hit below the waist and was taken to a hospital. Police had a perimeter set up after the first incident and broke it down around 6 am, but the department kept teams roving the neighborhood. The second incident occurred around 7:15 am near the same area, one of the teams encountered the suspect and another officer was shot in his bullet proof vest but he had a laceration on his head. All three officers have been discharged from the hospital and are at home recovering. We provide these quilts to let these officers know we care.
Trooper (name withheld) Missouri State Highway Patrol May 12, 2020 – Kansas City, Missouri		A chase began in northern Kansas City early in the morning. At one point, the Trooper got out of his car, the suspect turned around and drove toward him. The Trooper fired at the suspect and tried to get out of the way, but he was struck by the vehicle and was treated for injuries at a local hospital. We hope this quilt will provide some comfort to him.
Officer (name withheld) Pueblo Police Department May 15, 2020 – Pueblo, Colorado		The officer received injuries during a 2 am incident near East Fourth Street and Reading Avenue. The officer spotted the stolen sedan and contacted the suspects inside the car. At some point the officer was dragged by the stolen vehicle as he contacted the suspects This quilt is being provided to give this Officer some comfort and let him know we care. **Quilt donated by Carolyn Garcia.
Senior Officer MP Brown Raleigh Police Department May 13, 2020 – Raleigh, North Carolina		Police responded around 7pm to a report of a convenience store being robbed at 2120 New Bern Ave. Several officers responded to the location, including Senior Officer Pekich and Senior Officer Brown. Officers Pekich and Brown turned onto Farris Court and were pointed toward the direction of the robbery suspect. Officer Brown got out of the vehicle and ran toward the suspect after seeing him. Officer Pekich got out of the vehicle and began speaking with a bystander. The suspect drew his weapon and fired at Officer Brown, striking him in the chest. The bullet was stopped by his bullet-proof vest. Officer Brown was able to return fire. We provide this quilt to let Officer Brown to let him know we care and hope it provides some comfort to him.
Officer Shay Mikalonis Las Vegas Police Department June 1, 2020 – Las Vegas, Nevada		A suspect was seen firing a handgun at officers as he walked down the street during protests. Officer Shay Mikalonis was shot near Circus Circus. A few days after the shooting doctors removed a bullet from Officer Mikalonis' neck which helped to improve his blood pressure. Update June 15: Relatives of Officer Shay Mikalonis, shared an update on his condition released by police, saying he’s still on a ventilator and “will remain so” as he recovers from the June 1 shooting. “He is also paralyzed from the neck down and unable to speak,” the statement read. “Shay is awake and seems to recognize his family members.” We hope that providing this quilt, we can provide some comfort to Officer Mikalonis during his long road to recovery. **Quilt donated by Shiloh Greenwood.
Officer Robert Johnston Wilburton Police Department May 28, 2020 - Wilburton, Oklahoma		Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation said a person saw a man walking along Highway 2 and Main Street in Wilburton around 8:15 pm, telling police they thought the man was intoxicated. Officer Robert Johnston found the suspect walking and turned on the emergency lights on his patrol car. The suspect turned and threw a bottle at the car then walked toward the driver’s side door. Officer Johnston got out and the suspect stabbed him several times in the neck and shoulder. We hope the quilt we provided will give him comfort while he recovers.
Officer (name withheld) Portland Police Bureau May 23, 2020 – Portland, Oregon		Around 3:30 pm a Portland Police Officer was in a marked patrol vehicle responding to assist another officer who was asking for help. The officer involved in the crash was driving westbound on Southeast Flavel Street, approaching the intersection. Another vehicle was driving southbound on Southeast 112th Avenue, approaching the same intersection. The vehicles collided at the intersection causing the police vehicle to flip several times and land on its roof. We hope this quilt will provide some comfort for this Officer while they recover.
Sgt Charles Landrum College Park Police Department April 4, 2020 - Clayton County, Georgia		A chase began around 11:45 am when a license plate reader spotted a vehicle driven by the suspect and alerted police. The suspect was wanted in connection with a homicide that occurred Friday evening in Clayton County. The chase continued toward Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport and involved officers from several jurisdictions. During the chase, the suspect exited his vehicle and shot at police. Two College Park officers returned fire and a third, Sgt Charles Landrum, was shot. We send this quilt to let Sgt Landrum know we care. **Quilt donated by Michele Bautsch, Marietta, GA.
Corporal Renae Peterson Monroe Police Department May 24, 2020 – Monroe, Missouri		Police were called about a carjacking at Second and Winchester streets around 8 pm. Corporal Renae Peterson was North of the carjacking. Corporal Peterson saw the stolen vehicle parked around North Dixie Highway and Ternes Avenue. As she approached the vehicle, two people got out and one of them fired a gun at her, striking her several times as she exited her car. The suspects fled on foot but were caught and arrested. Corporal Peterson was taken to a hospital in Ohio and has been improving. We hope this quilt will provide some comfort to Corporal Peterson on her road to recovery. **Quilt donated by Kathy Coontz and Amanda Brumbaugh.
Officer (name withheld) Pasadena Police Department May 8, 2020 – Pasadena, California		Officers attempted to pull over a vehicle for a code violation near Walnut Street and Meredith Avenue around 3pm. The driver instead drove away in a out of control manner on Pasadena streets, causing officers to call off the ground pursuit while a police helicopter tracked the suspect from above. Officers later resumed the pursuit and stopped the vehicle with a PIT maneuver near Corson Street and Allen Avenue around 3:30pm when an exchange of gunfire occurred between the suspect and officers. An officer was wounded in the leg and transported to a local hospital. We provide this quilt to give a little comfort during this Officer’s recovery.
Officer Matt Strickland Cottonwood Police Department May 6, 2020 – Cottonwood, Arizona		Officers responded to the 1400 block of East Birch Street, near Ash and Seventh streets, in Cottonwood around 7:30 am after receiving a report of a man having erratic behavior and threatening others. A mobile behavioral crisis team assisted officers with a mental health evaluation at the location, and the team determined the resident needed to be detained for further evaluation but when officers tried to serve the order of detainment, he refused to leave his residence. Officers decided to try again later that day after allowing the resident to calm down. Officers later received reports of a man running at vehicles that passed by him and holding what appeared to be a flagpole around 7:45 pm. Officer Matt Strickland arrived at the scene to discover the resident, was trying to hide behind a bush and immediately ran toward his house. Officers followed him at which time he started yelling strange statements. Another officer joined Officer Strickland to try and detain the resident. The resident can be heard yelling while waving what appeared to be a flagpole with a white flag attached, then running further towards the residences. Next, a gunshot can be heard, and officers discovered the man was covering a shotgun with the flagpole. Officer Strickland was hit in his arm. We send this quilt to Officer Strickland to let him know we care.
Motorcycle Officer Santana El Paso Police Department April 21, 2020 – El Paso, Texas		Around 9 am Officer Santana was traveling north on the 7800 block of North Mesa Street at South Desert Boulevard. Officer Santana was unable to negotiate a lane change, struck a raised median and was ejected from his Police Motorcycle. We provide this quilt to Officer Santana to provide comfort while he recovers.
Motorcycle Officer Joshua Cass El Paso Police Department May 12, 2020 – El Paso, Texas		Around 10:30 am Officer Joshua Cass was attempting to stop a speeder when the motorcycle struck debris on the roadway of Loop 375 near Padres Drive. His motorcycle crashed and he was transported to a local hospital. We provide this quilt to Officer Cass to provide comfort while he recovers.
Detective Kevin Love Spring Lake Police Department May 4, 2020 – Spring Lake, North Carolina		Detective Sgt Brandyn Lyles and Detective Kevin Love along with additional officers were attempting to serve warrants around 12:45 a.m. in the 600-block of Poe Avenue. They knocked on the door and the person who answered was immediately arrested. Once the first suspect was arrested, the female suspect opened fire on the police. Police returned fire and both detectives were shot. Both were taken to Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. Detective Sgt. Brandyn Lyles suffered a gunshot wound to his left forearm. Detective Kevin Love suffered a gunshot wound to the upper right abdomen and right hip bone. We hope this quilt will provide comfort to Detective Sgt Lyles while he recovers.
Detective Sgt Brandyn Lyles Spring Lake Police Department May 4, 2020 – Spring Lake, North Carolina		Detective Sgt Brandyn Lyles and Detective Kevin Love along with additional officers were attempting to serve warrants around 12:45 a.m. in the 600-block of Poe Avenue. They knocked on the door and the person who answered was immediately arrested. Once the first suspect was arrested, the female suspect opened fire on the police. Police returned fire and both detectives were shot. Both were taken to Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. Detective Sgt. Brandyn Lyles suffered a gunshot wound to his left forearm. Detective Kevin Love suffered a gunshot wound to the upper right abdomen and right hip bone. We hope this quilt will provide comfort to Detective Sgt Lyles while he recovers.
Officer (name withheld) Garland Police Department April 19, 2020 – Dallas, Texas		Police in San Antonio had been looking for a gunman in connection with his girlfriend’s fatal stabbing when Dallas Area Rapid Transit officers were alerted about 11 am that the gunman boarded the bus on Buckingham Road, between Jupiter and Shiloh roads, in Richardson and started shooting, shattering several windows. The suspect had forced the DART driver to lead police on a chase through Garland, into Rowlett, then into Rockwall and back to Rowlett. During the pursuit, the suspect fired from inside the bus at officers who were shooting back. A DART officer and a Garland officer were shot, and a Rowlett officer was injured when his window was shot out. Officers used a spike strip to disable the bus and end the chase on the President George Bush Turnpike around noon and then the suspect left the bus and was shot as he exchanged gunfire with officers. We send this quilt to the Garland officer to let him know we care.
Trooper Daniel Chandler Chasse Connecticut State Police April 28, 2020 – Connecticut		Trooper Daniel Chandler Chasse was parked in the left lane of a closed construction zone on I-91 south near the exit 27 off ramp around 9:30 pm. The state police vehicle had its emergency lights on, and the left two lanes of the highway were closed with orange cones and warning signs, according to authorities. Two vehicles were parked in the left lane directly in front of Trooper Chasse’s police cruiser when another vehicle driving on the highway entered the closed construction zone. The vehicle hit the median divider then went along the Jersey barrier and hit the back of the police car and the rear end of a vehicle in front of it. The impact from the crash pushed the police cruiser into the back of the vehicle in front of it, which then caused a chain reaction. Trooper Chasse had to be extricated from his vehicle. All four drivers were transported to the hospital for various injuries. We send this quilt to Trooper Chasse to provide comfort while he recovers.
Firefighter (name withheld) x2 Chicago Fire Department May 19, 2020 – Chicago, Illinois		The fire occurred in a multistory building at 79th Street and Vincennes Avenue with a first-floor grocery store with residences above. Flames could be seen coming through the roof of the building and the fire was raised to a 3-11. The fire has extended to a neighboring building. The building is a total loss. Two Chicago Firefighters were hurt while battling this blaze. We send these quilts to let these firefighters know we care.
K9 Stryker Shelton Police Department May 23, 2020 – Shelton, Connecticut		Officers were on patrol when they observed a Shelton resident pull into his residence on Cathy Drive. Officials were familiar with this resident and were aware that not only did he have two active warrants out for his arrest, but his license had been suspended and the vehicle he was driving was unregistered and uninsured. When the resident saw Officer Dan Loris and K9 Stryker, coming towards him, he went and grabbed a broom and began swinging it at them. Eventually, Officer Loris was able to subdue him, but both Officer Loris and K9 Stryker were injured in the process. We send this quilt to K9 Stryker to give him a nice place to lay his head.
Trooper Corey Adam Indiana State Police April 29, 2020 – Gary, Indiana		Around midnight Trooper Corey Adam was parked behind a vehicle that crashed into the center median on I-80/94 east of Burr Street. Trooper Adam was seated in his patrol vehicle, a drunk driver sped his SUV near the median, prompting another trooper standing farther back to jump over the median to avoid being struck. The SUV rear-ended Trooper Adam’s patrol vehicle. The impact caused the patrol vehicle to strike the vehicle in front of him as well as the median wall. Two other troopers pulled Trooper Adam from his vehicle, which was leaking gas. He was rushed to a hospital in serious condition but is expected to make a full recovery. We are glad the first trooper was able to jump out of harms way but sad to see the devastation to Trooper Adam’s patrol vehicle and we send him this quilt to help with his recovery.
Deputy Jeff McClure Gila County Sheriff’s Office April 27, 2020 – Globe, Arizona		Gila County SO Facebook page: On April 27, 2020, at about 2:00 p.m. Gila County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Jeff McClure was assisting the Arizona Department Of Public Safety at a fatal accident on State Route 260 East of Payson. While sitting in his Patrol SUV Deputy McClure was rear ended by a suspected impaired driver. Deputy McClure was airlifted to a Phoenix Area Hospital. We provide this quilt to Deputy McClure to comfort him during recovery. **Quilt donated by Heather Perry.
K9 Fflorian Lubbock Police Department April 6, 2020 – Lubbock, Texas		Lubbock Police Officers responded to an initial call of a domestic disturbance at a residence in the 5500 block of Amherst Place. The original caller stated that a 15-year-old was at the residence with a gun. Upon arrival, officers found the subject had left the residence and began checking the area. K9 Fflorian and handler searched the perimeter of a house in the 5600 block of Amherst Street, near where the 15-year-old was hiding in the bushes. She then opened fire on the K9 Fflorian, shooting him. K9 Fflorian was transported to a vet hospital for treatment. We hope this quilt that we provided gave him a nice place to rest while he recovered. UPDATE from Lubbock PD: 🐾PUPDATE on K9 Fflorian!🐾 First, we’d like to thank everyone for their kind words regarding K9 Fflorian and his handler (and yes, that is the correct spelling of his unique name!). We’re happy to announce that Fflorian was released from the vet and is at home with his handler! He is in PAWsitive spirits and is expected to make a full recovery. For those curious, Fflorian is a 6-year-old Belgian Malinois and came to the LPD back in 2017. He is trained in narcotics detection and criminal apprehension. He has done wonders for the LPD and our community!
Deputy Yosvani Quesada Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office March 10, 2020 – Boynton Beach, Florida		Deputy Yosvani Quesada was riding his motorcycle south on Interstate 95 shortly before 2 pm while working in Vice President Mike Pence’s motorcade. As the road curved to the right approaching Southwest 23rd Avenue in Boynton Beach, the motorcycle wobbled and veered to the left. Deputy Quesada was thrown from the motorcycle, which fell and slid “a significant distance” before stopping in the HOV lane, according to the sheriff’s office. Palm Beach County Fire Rescue authorities took Deputy Quesada to Delray Medical Center in serious condition. We are happy to hear that Deputy Quesada is at home recovering and send him this quilt to help with that recovery.
Officer Robert Sproston Riverhead Police Department April 1, 2020 – Riverhead, New York		Several agencies were involved in a pursuit and Officer Robert Sproston was heading north on Youngs avenue when the he attempted to pass a second vehicle that was traveling North. As that vehicle attempted to make a left onto Youngs avenue, the two vehicles collided which caused Officer Sproston’s car to leave the roadway and strike a fence. The crash happened on Osborn avenue near Youngs avenue around 4 pm. Officer Sproston sustained serious physical injuries and was treated on the scene by Riverhead Volunteer Ambulance Corps. He was first transported to Peconic Bay Medical Center but then flown to Stony Brook University Hospital due to the extent of his injuries. We hope this quilt provides comfort while Officer Sproston recovers.
Officer (name withheld) Chicago Police Department May 9, 2020 – Chicago, Illinois		Officers were called around 11 am for reports of a disturbance in the lobby of the storage center in the 1300 block of South Wabash Avenue. The suspect refused to leave the property when asked by the manager and threatened to harm him after stating his displeasure with their company policy. He again refused to leave when the officers arrived and an altercation ensued, during which seven officers were injured before the suspect was taken into custody. Six of the officers were treated at the scene but the seven officer was transported to a local hospital for injuries to their shoulder and knee. We hope this quilt will provide the officer that inured his should and knee with some comfort while they recover.
Officer Michael Petrarca Cumberland Police Department May 9, 2020 – Cumberland, Rhode Island		Officer Michael Petrarca was responding to a suspicious person call behind the high school when the suspect ran. Officer Petrarca caught up to the suspect and an altercation occurred resulting in Officer Petrarca being stabbed in the thigh. He was transported to a local hospital for treatment. We send this quilt to let Officer Petrarca know we care. **Quilt donated by Kathy Coontz.