Quilt Recipients November 2020

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

Quilt Recipients November 2020

First Responder, Date, & Location	Quilt	Story
Officer (name withheld) Philadelphia Police Department October 27, 2020 – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania		A group of about 300 people marched through the streets of West Philadelphia to protest. During the protest 30 Officers were injured by rocks, bricks, and other projectiles. Also, at 52nd and Market Streets, a police SUV was set on fire. A female Officer was hit by a car at 52nd and Walnut Streets and suffered a broken leg. We send this quilt to provide comfort to this Officer while she recovers.
Firefighter (Name withheld) Honolulu Fire Department August 13, 2020 – Honolulu, Hawaii		Around 11am, 11 units and around 40 firefighters responded to a blaze at a two-story commercial structure at 1084 Young St. Firefighters were able to get the fire under control around 1am the next morning. EMS treated one firefighter for a leg injury, and he was taken to The Queen’s Medical Center. We provide this quilt to this Firefighter to let him know we care. **Quilt courtesy of “Piecemakers of the Madison” in Montana and quilted by Amanda Brumbaugh.
Officer Jaden Bender San Antonio Police Department November 10, 2020 – San Antonio, Texas		Around 8:30pm Officers were called for an assault in progress. A juvenile female suspect stole a black truck from another juvenile female who suffered a broken leg when trying to get her vehicle back from the suspect. While officers searched the area, they spotted the truck on Roselawn Road and attempted a traffic stop. The suspect in the vehicle did not stop. Officers pursued the truck down to the intersection of Cupples Road. The pursuit ended at Old Pearsall Road and West Military when the suspect crashed into Officer Jaden Bender who was headed down the opposite way of traffic. Officer Bender had injuries that were not life-threatening and was taken to a nearby hospital. We provide this quilt to let Officer Bender know we care.
Officer Andrew Parsons Salem Police Department October 29, 2020 – Salem, Oregon		Around 10am Officer Andrew Parsons was working on a traffic investigation when a vehicle crashed at 17th and Court Street NE. The driver of the vehicle ran from the scene. Officer Parsons followed on foot and confronted the driver in a residential backyard on Court Street NE. There was then an exchange of gunfire and Officer Parsons was struck in the ankle. We send this quilt to Officer Parsons to let him know we care.
Officer (name withheld) Anchorage Police Department November 23, 2020 – Anchorage, Alaska		Around 3am an SUV ran a light at DeBarr Road and struck an Anchorage Police Officer patrol car. The Officer had to be extracted from her patrol car after the SUV collided with it and pushed it into a traffic pole. Two on-duty medics from the Anchorage Fire Department witnessed the crash and assessed both drivers. Firefighters cut the officer from the vehicle, which police said was heavily damaged. The officer was brought to a hospital for a head injury. They are now at home recovering. Chaplain Peterson delivered the quilt to the Officer on behalf of Quilts for Cops. The Officer is very grateful for the quilt.
Officer Trevor Abney New Orleans Police Department October 30, 2020 – New Orleans, Louisiana		Around 4:30pm Officers were on patrol in the French Quarter when they were shot at from a passenger in a pedicab who fired at their vehicle at the intersection of Royal and St. Philip Street. A retired Army veteran with medical experience was working in a nearby store and helped with the medical treatment of the officers until fellow officers arrived at the scene. Officer Trevor Abney was hit by a bullet in the left cheek, just below his eye. He was in serious condition but was stable. The bullet is lodged in his skull. We hope this quilt will provide some comfort while Officer Abney continues to recover.
Deputy Donald “Bo” Morris Hempstead County Sheriff’s Office November 2, 2020 – Emmett, Arkansas		Around 11am Deputies were responding to a domestic disturbance in Emmett where someone had kicked in the door of a home on County Road 55. While driving to the scene Deputy Donald “Bo” Morris got into a three-vehicle accident. Deputy Morris was taken to St. Michael's for treatment. We send this quilt to Deputy Morris to provide comfort while he recovers.
Deputy John Miner Phillips County Sheriff’s Office November 4, 2020 – Phillipsburg, Kansas		Information Courtesy of Phillips County Sheriff’s Office Facebook: … at approximately 5:10 p.m., Deputy John Miner stopped to assist a disabled motorist on Highway 383 near West 800 Road (Mile Post 110). While out of his patrol vehicle, with his emergency lights activated, a semi truck and trailer ran into the rear of Miner's patrol vehicle causing it to go into the ditch. The semi then struck the trailer of the vehicle Deputy Miner was assisting, causing the semi’s fuel tank to rupture which resulted in diesel fuel being spilled throughout the accident scene. Both vehicles in front of the patrol unit caught fire. All occupants were able to remove themselves from the vehicles except for a two-year old male and four-year old female who were properly restrained in car seats in the vehicle located directly in front of Miner’s patrol unit. Deputy Miner entered the vehicle and cut the male child out of his car seat and handed him to one of the adults. He then reached across the seat and cut the female child out of her car seat. As Miner was removing the child, he realized his trousers were on fire and placed the child on the ground and attempted to extinguish the flames. One of the adults assisted Deputy Miner and smothered the flames. The semi continued westbound and entered the ditch past the other vehicles and caught fire as well. The semi driver was able to extricate himself from his vehicle. Deputy Miner suffered minor burns when he rescued the two children. He was transported to Phillips County Hospital and is being referred to another facility for treatment of his injuries. Of the nine victims involved, Deputy Miner is the only one to suffer injuries. There were no fatalities. “We’re all amazed that this situation turned out the way it did”, said Sheriff Radabaugh. “There are two children who are alive and well today because their parents had the foresight to properly restrain them in their car seats. Car seats and seatbelts save lives". We send this quilt to Deputy Miner to give him some comfort while he recovers.
K9 Bobby New York State Police November 2, 2020 – New York		A suspect had fled from police and during the pursuit the suspect stabbed K9 Bobby in the face. Although K9 Bobby was injured, he did not let it slow him down and was able to track down the suspect. K9 Bobby was taken to the vet for treatment where he was cleared to return to his job the next day. The next day K9 Bobby ending up helping his troop take another bad guy off the streets. We send this quilt to K9 Bobby to give him a nice place to rest when he is not busy working.
Trooper Raymond Dussault Connecticut State Police October 27, 2020 – Norwich, Connecticut		Around 9:15pm Trooper Raymond Dussault was blocking two right lanes of I-395 south prior to Exit 11 in Norwich due to an accident. Trooper Dussault had his cruiser’s emergency lights, directional arrow bar, and light bar activated and flashing while he was blocking the lane. While he was recording information on the incident, another vehicle struck the rear of the police cruiser. The woman’s vehicle then spun out and struck another car. Police performed a sobriety test on the driver which they failed and were placed under arrest. We provide this quilt to Trooper Dussault to let him know we care.
K9 Chico Ocean City Police Department November 3, 2020 – Oceanside, California		Around 5pm a suspect armed with a machete broke the windshield of a patrol vehicle, which was near the Department of Motor Vehicles office on Thunder and Hacienda drives, just south of state Route 78. The attack left the windshield shattered and an officer was struck by shattered glass. The suspect fled and police searched the area, and the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department sent a helicopter to assist. The suspect was found in the river valley west of College Avenue and south of the freeway. He was taken into custody but during the arrest he stabbed K9 Chico. K9 Chico was taken to a veterinarian to be treated. We provide this quilt to give K9 Chico a nice place to rest his head.
Officer (name withheld) x2 Detroit Police Department October 23, 2020 – Detroit, Michigan		Three police vehicles were heading south on Hoover on an emergency run. As they got to the intersection, an SUV was trying to make the light on 7 Mile Road when the vehicles collided. They then hit another car and a fire hydrant, flipping over after that impact. Two Detroit officers were injured and taken to a local hospital for treatment. We provide these quilts to these Officers to let them know we care.
Officer (name withheld) Chicago Police Department November 5, 2020 – Chicago, Illinois		Around 11:15pm Officers were called out for reports of a mental health disturbance of a man damaging the apartment he lived in with his family in the 9000 block of South Burley Avenue. When Officers arrived, the man started throwing objects at them from the apartment. He then came outside and ran toward Officers with two knives. While he was being taken into custody, he stabbed one Officer in the abdomen, causing a puncture wound. The Officer was taken to a local hospital for treatment. We send this quilt to provide comfort to this Officer while they recover.
Corporal Louis Farias Leon Valley Police Department October 5, 2020 – San Antonio, Texas		Around 3am three officers were conducting DUI patrols and pulled over a suspected DUI on Peach Tree Street near Huebner Road. The driver refused to cooperate and would not roll down his window. When he eventually rolled down his window the officers were speaking with the driver and decided to arrest him. When the driver door came open the driver put the vehicle in reverse and ran over Officer Louis Farias. Officer Farias was dragged a short distance and the car ran over his leg breaking some bones. He was transported to a local hospital for treatment. We are happy to hear he is recovering and was able to receive our quilt that was hand delivered. **Quilt was hand-delivered by Quilts for Cops volunteer Chris Calvert, Marion, TX.
Deputy Danny Prater Fayette County Constable Office November 3, 2020 – Lexington, Kentucky		Deputy Danny Prater was driving through the intersection of Devonport Drive and Alexandria Drive around 9pm when a pickup driver ignored a stop sign and hit the deputy’s vehicle. The driver drove awhile down the road after the crash before being pulled over by authorities. Deputy Prater suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to UK Medical Center. We provide this quilt to Deputy Prater to let him know we care. **Quilt made and donated by Amanda Brumbaugh.
Officer Jon Kaufman Wes Des Moines Police Department November 8, 2020 – Wes Des Moines, Iowa		Around midnight Officer Jon Kaufman was standing by with a vehicle on I-35 northbound at the Westown Parkway overpass. The driver of that vehicle had been taken into custody during an Operating While Intoxicated investigation and the vehicle was subsequently being impounded. Officer Kaufman was waiting for the tow truck to arrive. A second vehicle then collided with officer Kaufman’s patrol vehicle. Officer Kaufman was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries. Since the incident, Officer Kaufman had been transferred to Iowa City, where he was in ICU with multiple skull fractures (front and back), small brain bleed, and blood clots. Officer Kaufman is awake at times, and can speak, however he does have a Halo device preventing him from moving his head. Officer Kaufman was then transported back to Des Moines Methodist ICU, in critical, but stable condition. We provide this quilt to give Officer Kaufman comfort during his long road to recovery. **Quilt made and donated by Amanda Brumbaugh.
Cpl Terry Prescott East Ridge Police Department October 18, 2020 – East Ridge, Tennessee		Corporal Terry Prescott initiated a traffic stop around 2pm. The suspect got out of the vehicle and fired several shots at Cpl Prescott’s patrol car before the officer even exited the vehicle. The suspect got back into the car and fled the scene. Officers responded and stabilized Cpll Prescott until EMS arrived to transport him to Erlanger Hospital. We send this quilt to Cpl Prescott to provide comfort while he recovers. **Quilt courtesy of the Buffalo Gap Sew Sisters of Texas.
Officer (name withheld) Rockford Police Department October 21, 2020 – Rockford, Illinois		Around 2am Officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop around Kishwaukee Street and Behr Boulevard for a shooting incident, when the vehicle fled at a high rate of speed. During the pursuit, an Officer crashed into a barrier at E. State Street and 3rd Street early shortly after. The Officer was taken to a local hospital and is now at home recovering. We send this quilt to let this officer know we care.
Officer Marshall Waters Mangham Police Department October 17, 2020 – Mangham, Louisiana		Police Officer Marshall Waters succumbed to a gunshot wound sustained on October 17th, 2020, while conducting a traffic stop on Highway 425 near the Franklin Parish / Richland Parish border. The vehicle had just been stolen during an armed commercial robbery in Rayville. As Officer Waters stepped from his patrol car the driver of the vehicle shot him once in the abdomen. The round struck Officer Waters below his vest and damaged his femoral artery. The man fled the scene and was arrested in Franklin Parish several hours later. Officer Waters remained hospitalized until succumbing to his wound. Officer Waters served as a part-time police officer with the Mangham Police Department and was a full-time EMT for the Northeast Louisiana Ambulance Service. We provided this quilt to Officer Waters and learned of his passing after it was sent. We hope the quilt will provide some comfort to his family during this time. **Quilt courtesy of the Buffalo Gap Sew Sisters of Texas.
Deputy (name withheld) Greenville County Sheriff’s Office October 20, 2020 – Greenville, South Carolina		Around 3pm Deputies initiated a traffic stop on I-85 northbound near White Horse Road in Greenville. During that traffic stop, at least one occupant of the stopped vehicle got into a fight with two deputies. During the fight, the car that deputies had stopped proceeded to accelerate and collided with a tractor-trailer. Two deputies and at least two occupants of the stopped vehicle were injured after that initial collision. Around the same time, a third deputy who was responding to provide backup collided with the vehicle that officers had stopped. All three deputies were taken to the hospital following the crash. Sadly, Sgt. Conley Jumper passed away from his injuries. We send our condolences to the family and department for their loss. We provide this quilt to give some comfort to the injured Deputy. **Quilt courtesy of the Buffalo Gap Sew Sisters of Texas.
Detective (name withheld) Miami-Dade Police Department October 20, 2020 – Miami, Florida		Officers were responding to a narcotics investigation at an apartment complex in the 2000 block of SW 67 Ave. when they were met with bullets. One of the detectives was shot, struck in the ear, and was transported to Jackson Memorial Ryder Trauma Center. We provide this quilt to let this Detective know we care. **Quilt courtesy of the Buffalo Gap Sew Sisters of Texas.
Deputy (name withheld) Travis County Sheriff’s Office October 20, 2020 – Austin, Texas		Three deputies from the motorcycle unit were conducting traffic enforcement in a school zone on McNeil Drive around 9:15am when one of them stepped into an empty lane to stop a vehicle traveling in another one. The vehicle then swerved and hit the deputy. The injured deputy was wearing his helmet. He was hospitalized with minor injuries and later released. We send this quilt to this Deputy to let him know we care. **Quilt courtesy of the Buffalo Gap Sew Sisters of Texas.
Officer Courtney Waller Houston Police Department October 20, 2020 – Houston, Texas		Officers arrived at an apartment in southwest Houston around 8am where they met a woman who said she was moving out and needed to retrieve her belongings, but that her husband would not let her in. About an hour and a half later, the woman’s son opened the apartment door, and the husband came out and began shooting at the officers. Sadly, Sgt Harold Preston was shot multiple times and passed away at a hospital. We send our condolences to the family and department of Sgt Preston. Officer Courtney Waller was shot in the arm and was taken to a hospital. We hope this quilt will provide some comfort to Officer Waller during this time. **Quilt courtesy of the Buffalo Gap Sew Sisters of Texas.
Trooper Matt Nicholas Nebraska State Patrol October 21, 2020 – Omaha, Nebraska		Around 8:45am troopers responded to reports of road damage on eastbound I-80 near Giles Road. Sarpy County Deputies and road construction teams were also on scene. Troopers blocked off the far-right lane of traffic for construction workers to repair on the road. About an hour after the initial response, a Trooper Matt Nicholas patrol vehicle was struck from the rear by an SUV. Trooper Nicholas’s patrol unit was stationary and blocking the far-right lane of I-80. Trooper Nicholas was inside the vehicle at the time of the crash. Trooper Nicholas was taken to a local hospital for treatment We send this quilt to provide to let Trooper Nicholas know we care. **Quilt courtesy of the Buffalo Gap Sew Sisters of Texas.
Officer (name withheld) x2 Detroit Police Department October 9, 2020 – Detroit, Michigan		Around 8pm the officers from Detroit Police Department’s Seventh Precinct were traveling south on Garland Street when they collided with a driver traveling east on East Warren. The impact of the collision caused the police vehicle to crash into a nearby church. We provide these quilts to these officers to let them know we care.
Officer (name withheld) Chicago Police Department October 17, 2020 – Chicago, Illinois		Around 4:30pm a police vehicle car was traveling west with its lights and siren activated on 111th Street when a southbound vehicle slammed into it in the intersection at Michigan Avenue. The vehicle had failed to yield to the emergency vehicle. The officer was taken to a local hospital for his injuries. We send this quilt to this Officer to let him know we care.
Deputy SL Stevens Calvert County Sheriff’s Office October 26, 2020 – Port Republic, Maryland		Around 8am Calvert County Sheriff’s Office patrol units were dispatched to a 911 call for a burglary in progress in Port Republic, MD. Two police units were traveling eastbound on Broomes Island Road responding to the call with lights and siren. Traffic was yielding to the emergency vehicles approaching a curve on Broomes Island Road near Clover Drive. As the Sheriff’s Office vehicle negotiated the curve it lost control and ultimately entered the westbound lane of Broomes Island Road striking another vehicle. Deputy Stevens was transported to an area trauma center where she was listed in critical. We provide this quilt to Deputy Stevens to let her know we care.
Deputy Adam Bacon Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office October 23, 2020 – Aurelius, New York		An incident took place around 5pm at a home on the 6600 block of Route 90 in the Town of Aurelius, just outside of the village of Cayuga. Cayuga County Sheriffs said two deputies and a New York State Trooper arrived at the home to conduct a court order and confiscate weapons. Upon arrival, deputies encountered a suspect who was visibly angry and started fighting with the officers. During a struggle, Deputy Adam Bacon was stabbed several times before the suspect retreated into his home. Deputy Bacon was transported to Upstate University Hospital to be treated. We send this quilt to provide comfort to Deputy Bacon while he recovers. **Quilt made and donated by Jeryl Hendricks.
LT JW Allen Wood County Sheriff’s Office October 17, 2020 – Wood County, West Virginia		A call came in about a suspect and his brother and a woman using acid and yelling at cars driving by on Stillwell Road. Lt JW Allen arrived, and a fight broke out after Lt Allen attempted to detain the suspects’ brother. While trying to handcuff the suspects brother, Lt Allen used a Taser to subdue him. The suspect admitted to punching Lt Allen in the face after his brother was hit by the Taser. Lt JW Allen was treated for serious facial injuries and bite marks on his arm at WVU Medicine Camden Clark hospital. We send this quilt to Lt Allen to let him know we care. **Quilt made and donated by Jeryl Hendricks.
Deputy Keven Stevens Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office October 23, 2020 – Angels Camp, California		Just before 2 am west of the Stockton Road intersection. A driver of an SUV collided head on with Deputy Keven Stevens Patrol SUV. CHP spokesperson Eric Parsons describes, “There was a curve in the roadway and the SUV, which was traveling eastbound, for some reason the driver allowed his vehicle to cross over into the westbound lane and hit the sheriff’s deputy’s vehicle.” Deputy Stevens had to be freed from the patrol vehicle by fire personnel and was taken by ambulance to a local hospital. We provide this quilt to Deputy Stevens to give him comfort while he recovers. **Quilt made and donated by Lisa Garrett.
Sgt Susan Billard Portland Police Bureau September 28, 2020 – Portland, Oregon		Portland Police learned of a planned unpermitted march initiating at Kenton Park, 8417 North Brandon Avenue. At about 8:45p.m., officers observed participants carrying shields, wearing body armor and helmets. The posture of the gathering suggested that it would become violent, as many such gatherings have been over the past 120-plus days. To lower the likelihood that members of the gathering would use the shields to protect those intent on committing crimes such as throwing objects at police, officers moved into the park and seized numerous shields. While they were performing their lawful duties, some in the crowd interfered and were arrested. The officers encountered violent resistance. People threw rocks and other hard objects at them. Sgt Susan Billard was punched in the face and was transported to the hospital for treatment. We send this quilt to Sgt Billard to let her know we care.
Officer Coty Hamilton Richland Police Department October 27, 2020 – Richland, Mississippi		Shortly before 8pm Officer Coty Hamilton began chasing a vehicle around Old Hwy 49 and Cleary Road after the driver refused to stop when Officer Hamilton attempted to pull him over. During the chase, a crash occurred on Florence-Byram Road around 8 pm. Officer Hamilton was transported by AirCare to UMMC in Jackson. Richland police said a CT scan showed Officer Hamilton has a subdural hematoba and was set for surgery. We provide this quilt to give comfort to Officer Hamilton while he recovers.
Officer (name withheld) St Louis County Police Department October 6, 2020 – St Louis County, Missouri		Around 1pm Officers from the Central County Precinct responded to a call in the 9000 block of Cranberry Lane after a man was threatening family members with a sword. Officers negotiated with the man for some time and tried to take him into custody, but during that time the man assaulted one of the Officers by headbutting him in the face. The Officer was transported to a hospital with an injury they said was not life-threatening. We send this quilt to the Officer to let him know we care.
Sgt Nick Brubaker Wabash Police Department October 8, 2020 – Wabash, Indiana		Around 7am someone called 911 to report a domestic dispute at 294 E. Maple St. in Wabash. Before officers arrived, a garbage truck driver said the suspect was in the yard and fired off a shotgun blast at his truck. Sgt Nick Brubaker showed up to the residence and found the male resident outside the home with a gun. The suspect then fired a shotgun, striking Sgt Nick Brubaker in the leg. Medics took him to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. We hope this quilt will provide some comfort to Sgt Brubaker.
Officer Michael Sale Rowland Police Department October 17, 2020 – Rowland, North Carolina		Around 11pm Officer Michael Sale was responding to a call regarding a man threatening suicide with a firearm in the 200 block of Benton Court. Officer Sale was trying to arrest the suspect when he was assaulted. Officer Sale suffered a broken nose and cuts. The assault was recorded by a bystander and lasted for 11 minutes. We send this quilt to Officer Sale to provide comfort during this time.
Officer Cory Ryan Lyons Police Department October 16, 2020 - Lyons, Kansas		Officer Cory Ryan was responding to a 911 call Friday afternoon from a man who said he had been threatened with a gun. When he arrived at a Lyons residence and he was shot multiple times by a man who lived there. A standoff ensued for several hours before they were able to get the suspect to leave the home. Two bystanders who saw the shooting drove the Officer Ryan to a local hospital in their vehicle. Officer Ryan was later transferred from the local hospital to a Wichita hospital. Quilt for Cops volunteers presented this quilt to Officer Ryan to provide him comfort while he continues to recover. **Quilt made and donated by Jeryl Hendricks and Nancy Thomas. Pictured are Nancy Thomas, Cory and wife Cami Ryan, Chief Holliday, Jeryl Hendricks.
Deputy Charles Williams Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Department October 11, 2020 – Ruskin, Florida		Deputies responded around 12:30pm to a home in Fishhawk Ranch in Lithia to help workers at Gracepoint, a Tampa behavioral healthcare provider, with an involuntary mental health evaluation on a man. The man at first cooperated with deputies and Gracepoint staff but then about an hour of discussion, medical officials decided they wanted to admit the man to Gracepoint under the Baker Act, a Florida law that allows for the involuntary commitment of someone believed to be a harm to themselves or others. Upon learning he would be going to Gracepoint; deputies said the man ran away into a wooded area. Deputy Charles Williams ran after him while Deputy Nicholas Cruz, followed behind in a marked patrol cruiser. Deputy Williams caught up to the man and attempted to deescalated him by explaining that he was not in trouble, but he must put him in handcuffs to keep him from running away again. When Deputy Williams approached the suspect and grabbed his left arm the suspect jerked toward Deputy Williams stabbing him in the neck with a knife. Deputy Williams was taken to a local hospital to be treated. We send this quilt to Deputy Williams to let him know we care.
Officer Joseph Kasznia Pokagon Tribal Police October 13, 2020 – South Bend, Indiana		Officer Joseph Kasznia and K9 Luna were involved in the search for a suspect who shot at police and fled when officers went to a house where he was staying in the 52000 block of Lilac Road attempting to serve an arrest warrant. The suspect shot at officers and fled, prompting a multi-agency manhunt on the northwest side of the city in the area between Portage Avenue and Riverside Drive. Search teams located the suspect around 4pm and he fired at officers hitting Officer Kasznia in the leg and K9 Luna. Officer Kasznia was treated and was released from the hospital. We send this quilt to Officer Kasznia to let him know we care.
Deputy (name withheld) Elbert County Sheriff’s Office September 30, 2020 – Elberton, Georgia		Around 4 am a man called Elbert County 911, threatening to harm himself. The man hung up before dispatchers could get any information, but they were able to trace the call to a cemetery off Rehobath Road in Bowman. Deputies arrived around 4:15 am and contacted the man they believed to be the caller who was in the cemetery, inside of a pick-up truck. The man had a handgun and indicated to the deputies he intended to harm himself. After negotiating with Cunningham for more than an hour, the deputies tried to enter his vehicle by breaking the side window of the truck. At that point, shots were fired and an Elbert County Sheriff's Office deputy suffered a gunshot wound to the hand. We send this quilt to let this Deputy know we care.
Officer (name withheld) Chicago Police Department October 13, 2020 – Chicago, Illinois		The female officer from the 16th District had been following a suspect in some car burglaries, and was trying to turn right onto the Kennedy Expressway at Foster Avenue around 4:30am, when she missed her turn, crashing through a guard rail, and going down a grassy embankment onto the side of the Kennedy Expressway. The officer’s squad car knocked over a light pole as it crashed through the fence, knocking power lines onto the expressway. She was taken to Advocate Lutheran General Hospital. We provide this quilt to let her know we care.
Trooper Randi Murphy-Motley New York State Police September 26, 2020 – Buffalo, New York		Trooper Randi Murphy-Motley was on the side of the I-190 north in Buffalo investigating a crash around 5:30 a.m. and waiting for a tow for a Budget rental truck when the his patrol car was struck from behind by a Chevy Tahoe. According to NYSP, the crash caused the patrol car to be pushed into the rental truck. Trooper Murphy-Motley suffered serious non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to ECMC for treatment. We hope this quilt will provide a little comfort while he is recovering.
Officer Dan DiMatteo Portland Police Bureau October 4, 2020 - Portland, Oregon		Around 9:30 am Officer Dan DiMatteo was doing paperwork while sitting in a marked patrol car in the area of South Corbett Avenue and South Lane Street when a man broke out the back window of the vehicle and pepper-sprayed the interior of the car. Today a Quilt for Cops volunteer delivered a quilt to Officer DiMatteo to let him know we care.
K9 Ripp Providence Police Department October 17, 2020 – Providence, Rhode Island		Around 5am police were dispatched to the Mobil Gas Station at 389 Elmwood Avenue for a report of a breaking and entering. Upon arrival, police spoke with the caller who said he observed a male subject breaking into the business across the street -- Ali Market located at 384 Elmwood Avenue -- where the suspect was observed by the caller smashing the main entry door before making entry. At this time a male subject made his way towards police, briefly coming within the field of view of police, before failing to fully comply with police commands to come to the door, at which point he proceeded to step away from the officers' field of view. Police then established a perimeter and a K9 Officer and K9 Ripp were requested to assist, and Providence Fire apparatus was requested to assist Police in order to make entry. A Patrolman and K9 Ripp proceeded into the basement where they were able to locate a male subject entangled in a corner ceiling area concealed between plywood and metal pipes. Police were then able to grab hold of the suspect and effectively take in him into custody without further incident. K9 Ripp received lacerations to his paws where he was observed bleeding after the suspect was taken into custody. We provide this quilt to K9 Ripp to give him a nice place to rest his head.
Firefighters (name withheld) x3 Seminole County Fire Department August 28, 2020 – Lake Mary, Florida		Around 10:30 am on the 200 block of Chiswell Place Tomasz Sajkowski, a utilities operations distribution mechanic, was working on a water main leak beneath the sidewalk when the sidewalk collapsed. Someone who saw the collapse called 911. When firefighters arrived, a vacuum truck was removing water from the hole where Sajkowski was stuck but then it was shut off so that firefighters could begin their rescue efforts. Firefighters began to use the jaws of life to save the Sajkowski. The hole enlarged and the firefighters were shocked due to the proximity to a transformer. Sadly, Tomasz Sajkowski lost his life. We send our condolences to his family and co-workers. All three firefighters were sent to a local hospital and are recovering. We provide these quilts to the firefighters to let them know we care.