Quilt Recipients March 2020

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

First Responder, Date, & Location	Quilt	Story
Sgt Russ Holmes New Hampshire State Police February 12, 2020 – Manchester, New Hampshire		Around 9:30am Alton police and New Hampshire State Troopers responded to a report of a two-car crash involving a State Police vehicle on Route 28 in Alton. Sgt Russ Holmes, of Troop E in Tamworth, was traveling north on Route 28 when he slowed to make a left turn onto Old Wolfeboro Road. While Sgt Holmes was stopped and waiting for southbound traffic to pass, his cruiser was rear-ended by a pickup. The driver had looked down at his phone just before the crash. Sgt Holmes was transported to Concord Hospital. We send this quilt to let Sgt Holmes know we care.
Officer Jolene Coules Flagstaff Police Department February 22, 2020 – Flagstaff, Arizona		Flagstaff police responded to calls of a man trying to pick fights with citizens in a parking lot. When officers arrived, he was driving around the parking lot recklessly and struck a pole and a building. The first officer on scene attempted to stop the suspect by blocking him in the parking lot but he was able to flee. Officer Jolene Coules was responding to the call and located the suspect in his car. The suspect then drove into Officer Coules vehicle head on and then left the scene. She followed the suspect who circled back and hit her vehicle for a second time before trying to make a U-turn. According to the Flagstaff Police Department: "The officer noticed several citizens on the sidewalk and was concerned the suspect vehicle would hit them; prompting the officer to try and pin the vehicle in this area. The suspect vehicle drove onto the sidewalk and struck the officer’s vehicle a third time, causing the officer’s vehicle to become disabled. The suspect vehicle fled toward N. Fourth St, ultimately driving east as Flagstaff Police Department Officers and Arizona Department of Public Safety GIITEM Detectives attempted to prevent the suspect vehicle from colliding with other officers and vehicles on the roadway. The suspect vehicle struck an additional victim vehicle near the intersection of N. Cummings and N. Highway 89." Officer Coules was involved in all the head-on collisions and was transported to the hospital for her injuries. We thank Officer Coules for her brave acts in attempting to stop the suspect vehicle before he could do more harm. We hope this quilt will provide comfort during her recovery.
Trooper Gentry Johannes Iowa State Patrol March 13, 2020 – Jasper County, Iowa		Trooper Gentry Johannes was responding to a jack-knifed semi on I-80 near Newton. While at the scene a second semi lost control and struck the first semi, which then hit Trooper Johannes. She was taken to the hospital for her injuries. Officials say the roads were 100% ice-covered at the time of the crash. We send this quilt to comfort Trooper Johannes during her recovery.
Deputy Ashley Keadle Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office March 9, 2020 – Kanawha County, West Virginia		From the Office of Sheriff Mike Rutherford: Yesterday evening Deputy Keadle was dispatched to a crash in Davis Creek. When she got there the vehicle was on fire and the driver was trapped. Deputy Keadle and at least three others were able to get the driver removed from the wreckage before he was more seriously injured. The driver and Deputy were transported to the hospital; him for injuries and her for smoke inhalation. We are not only proud of her for risking her life to save someone else, but especially grateful we live in a community where people jump in to save a stranger's life. And we are glad none of the injuries were worse. We too are very thankful Deputy Keadle will recover and send this quilt to let her know we care.
Deputy (name withheld) Larimer County Sheriff’s Office March 11, 2020 – Larimer County, Colorado		At approximately 1:55 p.m., deputies from the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office, rangers from Larimer County Natural Resources, and game wardens from Colorado Parks and Wildlife responded to the 2100 block of River Rim Road in unincorporated Larimer County/Loveland to a reported mountain lion attack. Deputies arrived, saw the mountain lion, and tried to keep it contained. The mountain lion moved to the east into a trailer park as deputies followed in efforts to keep those residents safe. The mountain lion attacked a deputy and multiple shots were fired at the animal. The mountain lion continued moving east across the river and to a home on Black Crow Road near Highway 34. A CPW game warden shot and killed the animal near the home. The injured citizen and deputy were both transported by ambulance to local hospitals with apparent but non-life-threatening injuries inflicted by the animal. (Information provided by Larimer County Sheriff’s Office Media Release) We send this quilt to the Deputy to let her know we care.
Trooper (name withheld) x2 Pennsylvania State Police February 29, 2020 – Chambersburg, Pennsylvania		The traffic stop took place around 2am in the 1400 block of Lincoln Way East, Guilford Township, a about a half mile east of Interstate 81. During the traffic stop an altercation broke out among the driver and the Troopers while the suspect was undergoing field sobriety test. While working to restrain the driver, he pulled out a handgun and shot one of the Troopers. That Trooper was flown to a local hospital and the other Trooper injured their knee during the altercation. We send these quilts to the Troopers to provide comfort while they recover.
Detective Robert Adams Baltimore City Police February 12, 2020 – Northeast Baltimore, Maryland		Officer Swinney-Carftf of the Baltimore County Police and Detective Robert Adams of the Baltimore City Police, who were assigned to the Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force, were working to serve a felony arrest warrant for attempted murder around noon at the Garden Village Apartment in the 5900 block of Radecke Ave. When they arrived, they confronted the suspect who was outside and armed. The suspect immediately shot at the officers. Back-up arrived immediately and both officers were taken to Shock Trauma for treatment. Detective Adams was shot in the leg and Officer Swinney-Carftf was shot in the stomach multiple times. We send this quilt to provide comfort to Detective Adams during recovery.
Officer Swinney-Carftf Baltimore County Police February 12, 2020 – Northeast Baltimore, Maryland		Officer Swinney-Carftf of the Baltimore County Police and Detective Robert Adams of the Baltimore City Police, who were assigned to the Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force, were working to serve a felony arrest warrant for attempted murder around noon at the Garden Village Apartment in the 5900 block of Radecke Ave. When they arrived, they confronted the suspect who was outside and armed. The suspect immediately shot at the officers. Back-up arrived immediately and both officers were taken to Shock Trauma for treatment. Detective Adams was shot in the leg and Officer Swinney-Carftf was shot in the stomach multiple times. We send this quilt to provide comfort to Officer Swinney-Carftf during recovery.
Officer (Name withheld) Detroit Police Department January 23, 2020 – Detroit, Michigan		A traffic officer had pulled over a truck driver around 2:40 p.m. in the area of Gratiot Avenue and Lappin Street on Detroit’s east side. He was sitting inside his squad car writing a ticket for the truck driver when a woman rear-ended his car. It appeared she was under the influence when she rammed into the police car, authorities said. Officials said the squad car was forced into the back of the truck. We send this quilt to let this officer know we care.
Officer (Name withheld) Detroit Police Department January 18, 2020 – Detroit, Michigan		It started at the BP gas station at 7 Mile and Telegraph around 4:45 p.m. according to investigators, who say officers responded to reports of a stolen vehicle. "When those officers approached, they got out of their vehicle, approached the individual in the stolen car. He ended up hitting the gas," said Assistant Chief David LeValley with the Detroit Police Department. The suspect struck an Officer with the stolen car injuring his knee and was taken to the hospital for treatment. We send this quilt to let this officer know we care.
Officer (Name withheld) Detroit Police Department December 17, 2019 – Detroit, Michigan		Officers were serving two search warrants in connection with a narcotics investigation in the 19600 block of Andover Street. The officer at this one location was hit by another vehicle which injured the officer’s arm. We send this quilt to let this officer know we care.
Officer (Name withheld) x2 St Louis Police Department February 2, 2020 – St Louis, Missouri		Around 4:25 am at North Vandeventer Avenue and Olive Street, the boundary of the Central West End and Grand Center neighborhoods a vehicle was speeding with its headlights off when it struck the police car. The crash injured two St Louis Police Officer and the driver of the vehicle. We send these quilts to provide comfort during their recovery.
K9 Chief Moses Lake Police Department February 28, 2020 – Moses Lake, Washington		Moses Lake police said body camera footage shows a suspect’s car coming to a stop on Denton Road after a lengthy pursuit. He fled on foot from the vehicle with Officer Stewart and K9 Chief following with multiple Moses Lake Police Officers and Grant County deputies following behind. According to police, you can hear Officer Stewart yell multiple times in the video for the suspect to drop the gun. Within a few seconds you can hear multiple gunshots, officials said. K9 Chief and the suspect were shot. K9 Chief was airlifted to Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport and taken to Washington State University's Veterinary Teaching Hospital for care. K9 Chief arrived at the hospital with a low heart rate, blood running from his nose and was struggling to breathe due to swelling in the mouth from the gunshot. Following a CT scan, veterinarians were surprised to discover that the bullet went through the dog’s left eye and shattered his jawbone, missing the brain entirely. K9 Chief had his eye surgically removed and now he just needs his jawbone to heal. Chief was met with a police procession when he was discharged from the hospital. We provide this quilt to give K9 Chief comfort during his recovery and wish him all the best.
Officer Ashley Wall Georgetown Police Department February 25, 2020 – Georgetown, Texas		The incident happened at around 11:15 pm when police received a call about someone breaking into a home located in the 700 block of Garden Meadow Drive in Georgetown. When the Officer Colby Rodgers arrived on the scene, he immediately started taking gunfire from the suspect and was shot in his right thigh and left shin. As Officer Ashley Wall arrived and was getting out of her car, the suspect then began shooting at her, striking her heel. We send this quilt to Officer Wall to help with her recovery.
Officer Colby Rodgers Georgetown Police Department February 25, 2020 – Georgetown, Texas		The incident happened at around 11:15 pm when police received a call about someone breaking into a home located in the 700 block of Garden Meadow Drive in Georgetown. When the Officer Colby Rodgers arrived on the scene, he immediately started taking gunfire from the suspect and was shot in his right thigh and left shin. As Officer Ashley Wall arrived and was getting out of her car, the suspect then began shooting at her, striking her heel. We send this quilt to Officer Rodgers to help with his recovery.
Officer (name withheld) Houston Police Department February 10, 2020 – Houston, Texas		An officer with the Houston Police Department was injured during a chase in northeast Houston as he responded to reports of a domestic assault incident on Tate Street around 3 a.m. When the officer arrived on the scene, the suspect became confrontational and took off running. The officer chased the man and tackled him to the ground but injured his shoulder in the process and had to be transported to a nearby hospital. We hope this quilt provides the officer some comfort.
K9 Kyber Massachusetts State Police February 29, 2020 – Chicopee, Massachusetts		Shortly after midnight, Massachusetts State Troopers were conducting an investigation of a suspected drug suspect along Route 91 in Chicopee when a vehicle heading northbound collided with a vehicle in the middle lane. It then began rolling over and careening toward the two state police vehicles parked in the breakdown lane, striking both vehicles. Two Massachusetts State Troopers escaped serious injury after this driver lost control of his vehicle and slammed into both of the troopers' police vehicles as they were standing outside. K9 Kyber was inside one of the cruisers and was transported to a veterinary hospital for an examination but did not suffer any serious injuries. We send this quilt to K9 Kyber for a nice place to rest his head and to let him know we care.
Firefighter Maeghan Speciale Grantsboro-Silverhill Fire Department March 5, 2020 – Grantsboro – North Carolina		Sgt. Kevin Respass with the Highway Patrol stated that a vehicle was driving northbound on Highway 306 and attempted to veer away from the fire truck on the road. Unfortunately, the direction where the vehicle steered was in the path of Firefighter Maeghan Speciale. Sgt. Respass says that Firefighter Speciale tried to get out of the vehicle’s path but was hit. While the extent of the injuries hasn’t been divulged in too much detail, it was noted that she’s currently stable, but listed as being under “critical care” status at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville. We hope this quilt will provide some comfort during her recovery.
Officer Alex Levy and Lt Shawn Williams Abington Township Police February 6. 2020 – Abington, Pennsylvania		Officer Alex Levy and Lt Shawn Williams were injured when a large group of teens and young adults began brawling in a parking lot after a high school basketball game. The fights broke out around 9pm at a Burger King parking lot on Easton Road. Both officers were tasked with going in and trying to deescalate a situation. A police dash camera recorded as one officer was knocked to the ground and another was lifted off his feet when they tried to break up one of the scuffles. Several agencies responded to the fights. We send these quilts to Officer Levy and Lt Williams to let them know we care.
Officer K. Garber Jr and K9 Butch Hobart Police Department February 9, 2020 – Hobart, Indiana		Officer K. Garber Jr and K9 Butch were responding around 4:30pm to a call of a shoplifter who was armed with scissors. Officer Garber Jr was making southbound turn into a Target store parking lot from Route 30 when an eastbound car struck the officer’s car on the passenger side, and it caused it to roll several times. We send these quilts to them to let them know we care.
Officer Josiah Overton Springfield Police Department March 16, 2020 – Springfield, Missouri		Police first received a call about a shooting around 11:15 pm, in the southeast area of the city, about 220 miles southwest of St. Louis. While officers were responding, more reports followed about shootings at other locations, and around 11:45 pm, a call came in about an incident at a gas station and convenience store on East Chestnut Expressway, near Highway 65. Callers told the police that a car had crashed at the scene and that someone with a gun had entered the store and started shooting the people inside. Officers Christopher Walsh and Josiah Overton arrived at the scene and they were immediately fired on from inside the store. Both were shot and additional officers got them to safety. Sadly, Officer Christopher Walsh made the ultimate sacrifice and lost his life. We provide this quilt to Officer Josiah Overton to comfort him during his recovery. **Quilt courtesy of Quilts for Cops volunteer in Kansas City, MO area.
Officer (name withheld) St Louis Police Department January 30, 2020 – St Louis, Missouri		Around 9pm police officers in plain clothes were monitoring a vehicle near Euclid and Penrose that was reported for having stolen plates. They considered the people inside to be armed and dangerous. When the officers saw the car starting to leave, they threw down a spike strip. The car stopped before hitting the strip and the driver and passenger put their hands up. The officers assumed the suspects were giving themselves up, so they approached the car. As they approached, the driver revved the engine and started backing up toward the officers and clipped an officer in the leg. We provide this quilt to let this officer know we care. **Quilt courtesy of Quilts for Cops volunteer in Kansas City, MO area.
Officer Jason Cusack Anchorage Police Department February 16, 2020 – Anchorage, Alaska		Officer Jason Cusack Anchorage Police Department February 16, 2020 – Anchorage, Alaska
Officer Chad Miller Salt Lake City Police Department February 10, 2020 – Salt Lake City, Utah		Officers arrives around 3:30am at a downtown apartment where dispatch had sent officers to approximately 125 S. 300 East based on a cellphone ping after receiving an open-line 911 call from someone in that area who seemed to be in danger. Officers searched for the apartment and followed the sounds of a disturbance to find the right one. Released body camera video shows an officer peering into the ground-level apartment window. The officer kicks in the window while shouting commands at a suspect. Moments later, shots ring out at officers. Officer Chad Miller is struck in the leg. We send this quilt to provide comfort to Officer Miller.
K9 Phi Pasco County Sheriff’s Office February 28, 2020 - Naples, Florida		K9 Phi is expected to make a full recovery after he was bitten by a water moccasin while searching for a missing infant in the Everglades. The snake bite wound is on one of his back paws. K9 Phi was treated by a veterinarian at BluePearl Specialty and Emergency Pet Hospital in Naples, after the bite. He was brought in for treatment quickly and responded well to the anti-venom. We provide this quilt for K9 Phi to rest his head while he recovers. **Completed quilt courtesy of Donna Siebold and Kim Darling, New Port Richey, Florida
Sgt Simpson Jr Baltimore Police Department January 18, 2020 – Baltimore, Maryland		Just before midnight, Sgt Simpson Jr was doing a business check in the 1500 block of Pennsylvania Ave when a person in the business became argumentative and spat in his face. A viral video, that went public, shows Officer Simpson Jr straddling a male, attempting to arrest him, as a group of bystanders surround him, some of whom then kick the Sgt Simpson Jr. This is absolutely unacceptable, and we send this quilt to Officer Simpson Jr to let him know we care and stand by him.
Trooper Akhem Jordan Florida Highway Patrol February 24, 2020 – Jacksonville, Florida		Trooper Ahkem Jordan was assisting with a lane closure on I-95 on Jacksonville’s Northside around 9pm when a vehicle slammed into the back of his cruiser. The picture of the trooper’s vehicle is awful, but we are happy Trooper Jordan survived. We send this quilt to provide comfort to Trooper Jordan.
Lt Eric Varner and Det Eugene Watlington Forrest City Police Department February 10, 2020 – Forrest City, Arkansas		According to Forrest City police officials, a call was made to authorities from someone inside the Walmart. The caller reported an individual inside the store was making threats and acting suspicious. Officers arrived and confronted the man. During this confrontation gunfire was exchanged. One of the officers, Detective Eugene Watlington, was airlifted to Regional One Medical Center. Lt. Eric Varner was treated at a local hospital. We send these quilts to provide comfort to both Officers during their recoveries.
Officer (name withheld) Baltimore County Police January 28, 2020 – Dundalk, Maryland		The officer was northbound on Sollers Point Road around 10pm. when a vehicle struck the police vehicle from behind as it was making a left turn onto Waymouth Way, pushing the police car back across the northbound lane and into a driveway where it struck two parked cars. The vehicle continued forward on Sollers Point Road, crossing over the southbound lane and striking a tree. We send this quilt to provide comfort to this officer.
Investigator Brian Curran Colonie Police Department February 11, 2020 – Colonie, New York		Traffic Safety Investigator Brian Curran suffered serious bruises to his head and was taken to Albany Medical Center by paramedics. The incident happened around 3 pm at a bus stop on Central Avenue in front of Colonie Center. CDTA had asked for police assistance for an unruly passenger that was reported to have urinated on the bus and spit on the driver. Investigator Curran arrived first and tried to get the passenger to leave the bus. "Without warning or provocation, the passenger attacked Investigator Curran by punching him in the face and wrestling him to the ground," police said in a news release. "The passenger slammed Investigator Curran's head into the wall and floor of the bus several times before assistance from a back-up officer and a passing civilian intervened." We hope Investigator Curran is recovery and we send this quilt to let him know we care.
Officer (name withheld) Portland Police Bureau February 17, 2020 – Portland, Oregon		Around 12:00am, a Central Precinct Officer was on patrol northbound at Southeast 2nd Ave and Southeast Morrison St when he was struck in the passenger side by a driver of a pickup truck going westbound. The driver of the truck got out and ran, leaving the truck behind. It was later found the truck was stolen. We send this quilt to let this officer know we care.
Officer Michael Love Corpus Christi Police Department January 31, 2020 – Corpus Christi, Texas		Officers Alan McCollum and Michael Love were conducting a traffic stop on HWY 358 when they were struck by a vehicle. Officer Love sustained major injuries. The incident left the Corpus Christi Police Department mourning the death of Officer Alan McCollum. (Information courtesy of Corpus Christi PD) We hope this quilt with provide Officer Love with much needed comfort during his recovery.
Detective Ian Preece Anne Arundel County Police February 5, 2020 – Baltimore, Maryland	Officer Coules was involved in all the head-on collisions and was transported to the hospital for her injuries. We thank Officer Coules for her brave acts in attempting to stop the suspect vehicle before he could do more harm. We hope this quilt will provide comfort during her recovery.	The investigation began around 5 pm when officers responded to the homicide investigation in Glen Burnie and determined the victim's car was missing, according to the police department. By 11 pm, Anne Arundel County detectives had located the missing vehicle in Baltimore and tried to initiate a traffic stop. During this event the suspect shot one of the detectives. Another detective continued to chase the shooter during which the suspect shot multiple rounds at the second detective, hitting him. The Anne Arundel County Police Chief identified the injured officers as Detective Scott Ballard and Detective Ian Preece. This quilt is being sent to provide comfort during his recovery and to let this Detective know we care. **Quilt donated by 4-H students: Sisters, Bella (12) and Ava (9 1/2).
Detective Scott Ballard Anne Arundel County Police February 5, 2020 – Baltimore, Maryland		The investigation began around 5 pm when officers responded to the homicide investigation in Glen Burnie and determined the victim's car was missing, according to the police department. By 11 pm, Anne Arundel County detectives had located the missing vehicle in Baltimore and tried to initiate a traffic stop. During this event the suspect shot one of the detectives. Another detective continued to chase the shooter during which the suspect shot multiple rounds at the second detective, hitting him. The Anne Arundel County Police Chief identified the injured officers as Detective Scott Ballard and Detective Ian Preece. This quilt is being sent to provide comfort during his recovery and to let this Detective know we care. **Quilt donated by 4-H students: Brother & Sister, Erin (12) and Sebastian (10).
Officer (name withheld) Cuba Police Department February 8, 2020 – Cuba, Missouri		Around 1:30pm a Cuba Police Department Officer was shot by a suspect after responding to a domestic disturbance. When the officer arrived to the call they entered the residence and attempted to make contact with a male suspect reported to be in the home with a handgun. The suspect fired several shots at the officer striking the officer in the leg. We provide this quilt to let this Officer know we care and to provide comfort during their recovery.
Officer Jeremiah Adams Billings Police Department February 15, 2020 - Billings, Montana		A suspect vehicle that had fled officers earlier in the evening was located in the area of Bernard, south of Monad, around 1am. The officers were giving commands when the suspect vehicle accelerated and drove at the officers. It struck Officer Jeremiah Adams who was then transported to a local hospital for surgery for his injuries. We send this quilt to provide comfort to Officer Adams while he recovers.
Sgt Justin Anderson Post Falls Police Department March 3, 2020 – Post Falls, Idaho		Sgt Justin Anderson was searching for a suspect in the area of 100 S. Bentley Place at about 8:30pm. The search was because of the suspects two misdemeanor warrants. Sgt Anderson encountered a man and exchanged gunfire. He then radioed to dispatch that he had been shot and the man fled back into a home. Kootenai County Sheriff Ben Wolfinger said, “Anderson was shot below his bulletproof vest.” Sgt Anderson was driven directly to Kootenai County Fire Station 1, where county fire and rescue staff tended to his injuries. Additional officers then arrived on scene and Sgt Anderson was taken to Kootenai Health, where he underwent surgery. He is expected to be in the hospital for about a week. We send this quilt to surround Sgt Anderson in comfort while he recovers. **Quilt donated by Kathy Coontz.
Officer Larandle Taylor Benton Police Department January 11, 2020 – Benton, Louisiana		Officers arrived at the 6200 block of Highway 3. Officer Larandle Taylor had blocked off a fallen utility line when a pickup truck turned onto the street. As the driver approached the downed utility line Officer Taylor got out of his car to stop the driver. The pickup truck driver continued driving hitting the line. The utility line was whipped around, striking Officer Taylor’s patrol unit, and striking Officer Taylor. Officer Taylor was transported to a nearby hospital and received treatment on both legs and arms. We hope this quilt will provide comfort during Officer Taylor’s recovery. **Quilt donated by Amanda Brumbaugh.
2 Officers (name withheld) Memphis Police Department January 21, 2020 – Memphis, Tennessee		Two officers and one man were injured after a car accident in South Memphis while the officers were pursuing a carjacked vehicle. Memphis Police said the accident happened at Florida and Belz around 7:30 p.m. Prior to the crash, the officers were following a stolen vehicle that was verified as carjacked. The suspect evaded officers after the crash. We send these quilts to let both officers know we care.
Officer Robert Parks Milwaukee Police Department February 4, 2020 – Milwaukee, Wisconsin		Milwaukee police spotted a reckless driver near Teutonia and Roosevelt around 1 am. Officers attempted to stop the vehicle, but the driver sped off, leading police on a chase until the suspect's vehicle crashed at 28th and Teutonia. The suspects exited the vehicle and fled on foot. Officers gave chase and then a suspect fired at the officers sticking Officer Robert Parks. We hope this quilt will provide comfort to Officer Parks while he recovers.
K9 Karl Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office February 12, 2020 – Maricopa County, Arizona		Maricopa County Sheriff's Office SWAT Unit K9 Karl was struck by a pellet gun when he was deployed at a suspect in the Phoenix area. K9 Karl was hit near the ear and mouth but was still able to bite the leg of the suspect. K9 Karl will make a full recovery and return to his duties pursuing bad guys, according to Sheriff Penzone. We send this quilt to give K9 Karl a nice place to rest while he recovers.
Deputy Sukhdeep Gill Santa Clara County Sheriff January 31, 2020 – San Jose, California		Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Deputy Sukhdeep Gill was on routine patrol near the Uvas Reservoir when he pulled his SUV over and got out to take a look around. Not long after, he noticed a car approaching where he was standing on the side of Uvas Road, in unincorporated Morgan Hill. As it got closer, its headlights suddenly vanished. Four gunshots quickly followed, with one round hitting Gill squarely in the chest. The bullet hit Deputy Gill’s body-worn camera, which itself was backed by his standard-issue body armor. As dispatchers tried frantically to get more information from Deputy Gill over the radio, they were met with silence: He had fallen down an embankment. After two long minutes, he had made it back to the roadway. (By Robert Salonga -Bay Area News Group) We send this quilt to Deputy Gill to let him know we care, and we are happy he survived this attack.
K9 Deebo Saginaw Police Department February 9, 2020 – Saginaw, Michigan		Police responded to a dispute at 626 Sheridan avenue on the city’s East Side. A suspect was holding his partner inside their shared house against his will. At some point during the confrontation with police, the suspect stabbed K9 Deebo with a knife he had been brandishing. “Deebo is doing well given his circumstances and had a follow-up veterinary visit today,” Saginaw Police Detective Sgt. Matthew Gerow said on Tuesday, Feb. 11. “There is some swelling due to the trauma and the muscles that were torn from the knife that had to be surgically corrected. Deebo has multiple stitches external as well as internal along with a drain tube sewn in place to reduce pressure and reduce swelling. The drain tube was scheduled to be out today but was left in place by Deebo’s family veterinarian due to the concerns with the swelling.” We hope that K9 Deebo enjoys this quilt as a nice place to rest while he recovers.
Deputy Adam Clack and K9 Figo Cullman County Sheriff’s Office February 11, 2020 – Bremen, Alabama		Deputy Adam Clark and K9 Figo were injured in the single-vehicle accident, which occurred in the dark hours of the morning during heavy rain conditions eastbound on Alabama Highway 69 near Bremen. After about an hour of searching the area, law enforcement spotted Deputy Clark’s patrol vehicle in a ravine. He was transported to Huntsville Hospital with multiple injuries, where he remained in critical condition for several days following the accident. Figo was treated at a veterinary facility at Auburn University. According to the sheriff’s office: “Deputy Clark is currently recovering from several surgeries. His physical condition is good. Deputy Clark is being transferred to Shepherd Center in Atlanta and he will be there for several months. K9 Figo’s condition is improving and he is currently at a private facility.” We send these quilts to surround both Deputy Clark and K9 Figo with support during their recovery.