Quilt Recipients October 2019

Quilts were sent in October 2019 to the following first responders injured on duty.

First Responder, Date, & Location	Quilt	Story
Asst Fire Chief Dave Inman Toldeo Fire & Rescue – Oregon September 26, 2019 - Alabama		Toledo Fire Chief Larry Robeson and Assistant Fire Chief Dave Inman who were returning to Oregon with a recently purchased Rescue Rig. The Toledo Fire Department and the City of Toledo had recently purchased the vehicle from Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus in Huntsville, Alabama. Shortly after beginning their journey back home to Oregon, a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed collided with Robeson and Inman’s vehicle. A third vehicle was also involved in the crash. The three-vehicle crash took place about 6:45am on Alabama Highway 53 about three miles south of Ardmor near the Limestone Madison County line. Several area Fire Departments responded and provided care at the scene. Both Fire Chief Robeson and Assistant Fire Chief Inman suffered injuries and were rushed to a local Level 1 Trauma Hospital for medical treatment. Assistant Chief Inman was treated and later released the same day with minor injuries. We send this quilt to Asst Fire Chief Inman to let him know we care.
Fire Chief Larry Robeson Toledo Fire & Rescue – Oregon September 26, 2019 - Alabama		Toledo Fire Chief Larry Robeson and Assistant Fire Chief Dave Inman who were returning to Oregon with a recently purchased Rescue Rig. The Toledo Fire Department and the City of Toledo had recently purchased the vehicle from Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus in Huntsville, Alabama. Shortly after beginning their journey back home to Oregon, a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed collided with Robeson and Inman’s vehicle. A third vehicle was also involved in the crash. The three-vehicle crash took place about 6:45am on Alabama Highway 53 about three miles south of Ardmor near the Limestone Madison County line. Several area Fire Departments responded and provided care at the scene. Both Fire Chief Robeson and Assistant Fire Chief Inman suffered injuries and were rushed to a local Level 1 Trauma Hospital for medical treatment. Assistant Chief Inman was treated and later released the same day with minor injuries. We hope this quilt will provide some comfort during Chief Robeson’s recovery.
Fire Capt Joe Smith Forest Grove Fire & Rescue October 11, 2019 – Portland, Oregon		Two firefighters left the scene of a house fire with injuries after collapsing debris fell on them. Crews were called out to a house fire on Ridge Point Drive. They arrived to find fire coming from the garage of a home on the edge of the suburbs. While firefighters were searching for hot-spots left over from the fire, a shelving unit that hung from the garage ceiling fell on 2 crew members. One firefighter was knocked to the ground under the collapsed debris. A second firefighter injured his ankle. Both were safely pulled from the house fire and taken to a local hospital for further evaluation. We are thankful that both Firefighters did not suffer further injuries. We send this quilt to provide comfort during Fire Capt Smith’s recovery.
Fire LT Ted Penge Forest Grove Fire & Rescue October 11, 2019 – Portland, Oregon		Two firefighters left the scene of a house fire with injuries after collapsing debris fell on them. Crews were called out to a house fire on Ridge Point Drive. They arrived to find fire coming from the garage of a home on the edge of the suburbs. While firefighters were searching for hot-spots left over from the fire, a shelving unit that hung from the garage ceiling fell on 2 crew members. One firefighter was knocked to the ground under the collapsed debris. A second firefighter injured his ankle. Both were safely pulled from the house fire and taken to a local hospital for further evaluation. We are thankful that both Firefighters did not suffer further injuries. We send this quilt to provide comfort during Fire Lt Penge’s recovery.
Sgt. Greg Gillespie Grandview Heights Police Department September 26, 2019 – Columbus, Ohio		Grandview Heights police had been called to a home on the 1300 block of Glenn Avenue around 6:30 pm on a report of a disturbance involving two neighbors. When the officers arrived, they discovered one of the neighbors involved had an outstanding warrant for a traffic offense. Officers attempted to have the suspect leave his home so they could take him into custody. He kicked his front door and broke glass in the direction of the officers who were on his porch. At least one officer used pepper spray on the suspect, who then grabbed a baseball bat with screws and nails sticking out of it. He swung the bat, striking and breaking Sgt Greg Gillespie’s hand and puncture wounds. We are thankful the officer was not more seriously injured and send this quilt to provide comfort during his healing. **Completed quilt provided courtesy of Ellen Eveland, Huber Heights, OH.
Officer Zack Owens Midland Police Department August 31, 2019 -Odessa-Midland area, Texas		According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, officers attempted to stop the suspect at around 4:13 p.m. ET. "Prior to the vehicle coming to a complete stop, the male driver (and only occupant in the vehicle) pointed a rifle toward the rear window of his car and fired several shots toward the DPS patrol unit. The patrol unit was occupied by two Troopers, and one was hit by the gunfire," the department noted. Five people were dead and 21 injured after this suspect opened fire in random shootings around Odessa, Texas. Three of the injured were law enforcement officers — a state trooper, an Odessa police officer and a Midland police officer. We send this quilt to provide comfort during Officer Owens recovery. **Quilt lovingly made by Joyce Dean Gieszler.
Trooper Charles Pryor Texas Highway Patrol August 31, 2019 -Odessa-Midland area, Texas		According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, officers attempted to stop the suspect at around 4:13 p.m. ET. "Prior to the vehicle coming to a complete stop, the male driver (and only occupant in the vehicle) pointed a rifle toward the rear window of his car and fired several shots toward the DPS patrol unit. The patrol unit was occupied by two Troopers, and one was hit by the gunfire," the department noted. Five people were dead and 21 injured after this suspect opened fire in random shootings around Odessa, Texas. Three of the injured were law enforcement officers — a state trooper, an Odessa police officer and a Midland police officer. We send this quilt to let Trooper Pryor know we support him during his recovery.
Cpl James Santana Odessa Police Department August 31, 2019 -Odessa-Midland area, Texas		According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, officers attempted to stop the suspect at around 4:13 p.m. ET. "Prior to the vehicle coming to a complete stop, the male driver (and only occupant in the vehicle) pointed a rifle toward the rear window of his car and fired several shots toward the DPS patrol unit. The patrol unit was occupied by two Troopers, and one was hit by the gunfire," the department noted. Five people were dead and 21 injured after this suspect opened fire in random shootings around Odessa, Texas. Three of the injured were law enforcement officers — a state trooper, an Odessa police officer and a Midland police officer. We send this quilt to provide comfort to Cpl Santana during his recovery.
Officer Ron Brown Delray Beach Police Department August 21, 2019 – Delray Beach, Florida		Officer Ron Brown was involved in a crash on I-95 northbound near Atlantic Avenue. He was riding his police motorcycle when the crash occurred. He was transported to the hospital but since has been released and is recovering at home. We send this quilt to help Officer Brown with his recovery.
Officer Shaun Parker Philadelphia Police Department August 14, 2019 – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania		Police were serving a narcotics warrant at a house in the northern part of the city when a gunman opened fire. Two officers were trapped upstairs for hours before they were safely freed along with three civilians by SWAT officers. Officers were in different areas of the building to quickly secure it, and some became trapped upstairs. Officers took cover behind cars and blocked off surrounding streets as they were fired upon and they returned fire. SWAT team members were able to stealthily extract the two trapped officers and others. Six officers were shot during the exchange of gunfire. We are very thankful that each officer survived. We send this quilt to Officer Shaun Parker to surround him in comfort while he recovers.
Officer Ryan Waltman Philadelphia Police Department August 14, 2019 – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania		Police were serving a narcotics warrant at a house in the northern part of the city when a gunman opened fire. Two officers were trapped upstairs for hours before they were safely freed along with three civilians by SWAT officers. Officers were in different areas of the building to quickly secure it, and some became trapped upstairs. Officers took cover behind cars and blocked off surrounding streets as they were fired upon and they returned fire. SWAT team members were able to stealthily extract the two trapped officers and others. Six officers were shot during the exchange of gunfire. We are very thankful that each officer survived. We send this quilt to Officer Ryan Waltman to surround him in comfort while he recovers.
Officer Nathaniel Harper Philadelphia Police Department August 14, 2019 – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania		Police were serving a narcotics warrant at a house in the northern part of the city when a gunman opened fire. Two officers were trapped upstairs for hours before they were safely freed along with three civilians by SWAT officers. Officers were in different areas of the building to quickly secure it, and some became trapped upstairs. Officers took cover behind cars and blocked off surrounding streets as they were fired upon and they returned fire. SWAT team members were able to stealthily extract the two trapped officers and others. Six officers were shot during the exchange of gunfire. We are very thankful that each officer survived. We send this quilt to Officer Nathaniel Harper to surround him in comfort while he recovers.
Officer Michael Guinter Philadelphia Police Department August 14, 2019 – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania		Police were serving a narcotics warrant at a house in the northern part of the city when a gunman opened fire. Two officers were trapped upstairs for hours before they were safely freed along with three civilians by SWAT officers. Officers were in different areas of the building to quickly secure it, and some became trapped upstairs. Officers took cover behind cars and blocked off surrounding streets as they were fired upon and they returned fire. SWAT team members were able to stealthily extract the two trapped officers and others. Six officers were shot during the exchange of gunfire. We are very thankful that each officer survived. We send this quilt to Officer Michael Guinter to surround him in comfort while he recovers.
Officer Justin Matthews Philadelphia Police Department August 14, 2019 – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania		Police were serving a narcotics warrant at a house in the northern part of the city when a gunman opened fire. Two officers were trapped upstairs for hours before they were safely freed along with three civilians by SWAT officers. Officers were in different areas of the building to quickly secure it, and some became trapped upstairs. Officers took cover behind cars and blocked off surrounding streets as they were fired upon and they returned fire. SWAT team members were able to stealthily extract the two trapped officers and others. Six officers were shot during the exchange of gunfire. We are very thankful that each officer survived. We send this quilt to Officer Justin Matthews to surround him in comfort while he recovers
Officer Joshua Burkitt Philadelphia Police Department August 14, 2019 – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania		Police were serving a narcotics warrant at a house in the northern part of the city when a gunman opened fire. Two officers were trapped upstairs for hours before they were safely freed along with three civilians by SWAT officers. Officers were in different areas of the building to quickly secure it, and some became trapped upstairs. Officers took cover behind cars and blocked off surrounding streets as they were fired upon and they returned fire. SWAT team members were able to stealthily extract the two trapped officers and others. Six officers were shot during the exchange of gunfire. We are very thankful that each officer survived. We send this quilt to Officer Joshua Burkitt to surround him in comfort while he recovers.
Madison County Sheriff September 5, 2019 – Canton, Mississippi		The sheriff's department received a call around 7 am about a possible hostage situation, where a man may have been kidnapped and was tied up in a home in the northeast part of Madison County. When deputies responded to the suspect's home at 136 Lelia's Drive, he exited, got into his vehicle and fled. Deputies pursued and at high rates of speed. Mississippi Bureau of Investigation spokesperson Capt. Johnny Poulos said in an emailed release, "Due to public safety concerns, stop sticks were deployed in order to end the pursuit." The suspect wrecked his vehicle and then opened fire on pursuing deputies and deputies returned fire, striking the suspect. Both deputies were shot and one in the head. We send all our best for both deputies continued recovery. We provided these quilts to surround them in support during this time. **Quilts lovingly donated by Jeryl.
Officer Andrew Renna Coconut Creek Police Department August 24, 2019 - Miami, Florida		The shooting happened in the 4200 block of Northwest 57th Drive. Chief Arenal said Officer Andrew Renna responded to a domestic call at around 7 a.m. to an incident reported as a stabbing. “Renna arrived at the scene and immediately took rounds from a suspect,” Arenal said. Officer Renna was struck with shotgun fire and one of his lungs was punctured. We hope for a quick recovery for Officer Renna and send him this quilt to surround him in support.
Deputy Chris Fowler Chester County Sheriff’s Office August 31, 2019 - Chester County, South Carolina		Deputy Chris Fowler was conducting patrol in his police vehicle on Highway 9 near the intersection of I-77 when he was involved in a collision at a traffic light. Emergency personnel immediately brought the deputy to a helicopter upon arriving at the scene. We send this quilt to provide Deputy Fowler comfort during his recovery.
Officer Nick Limoges Deerfield Police Department August 17, 2019 – Deerfield, Massachusetts		Officers Timothy Boland and Nick Limoges suffered non-life-threatening injuries at around 2 am. The two officers were on the side of Greenfield Road when they and their cruiser, which had its emergency lights on, were struck by the second driver. They had pulled over a person suspected of drunken driving and were struck by a second alleged impaired driver. We send this quilt to provide comfort during his recovery. **Quilt wonderfully made by Jeryl Hendricks.
Officer Timothy Boland Deerfield Police Department August 17, 2019 – Deerfield, Massachusetts		Officers Timothy Boland and Nick Limoges suffered non-life-threatening injuries at around 2 am. The two officers were on the side of Greenfield Road when they and their cruiser, which had its emergency lights on, were struck by the second driver. They had pulled over a person suspected of drunken driving and were struck by a second alleged impaired driver. We send this quilt to provide comfort during his recovery. **Quilt wonderfully made by Jeryl Hendricks.
K9 D’Jango DeKalb County Police October 15,2019 - DeKalb County, Georgia		The incident happened on North Hairston Road in a townhome community near Stone Mountain around 1 pm. Officers were watching a store on Central Avenue and North Hairston and saw a man walking to the store who was wanted on 11 warrants, including four counts of firearms by a convicted felon and multiple drug charges. When the suspect spotted the officers, police said he reached in his waistband and started running. Officers quickly set up a perimeter and K9 D’Jango noticed the suspect and several gunshots were fired during this time. D’Jango was injured near his pelvic/lower abdomen area with significant damage to his right rear femur. No major organs were damaged. He had surgery at the Blue Pearl Veterinary Hospital in Sandy Springs. This comes after beating cancer and undergoing treatment in 2017 and 2018. Police say his condition is still very serious. We are pulling for you K9 D’Jango and hope to see you up and about soon. We send this quilt to surround you in comfort. **This quilt was made by Nickee Brumbaugh from Boise, Idaho. A college student who made her first quilt and wanted to donate it to a worthy cause.
Deputy Quenton Goodwill Harris County Sheriff’s Office August 21, 2019 - Houston, Texas		Deputy Quenton Goodwill stopped a driver outside the Missouri City Park and Ride at 13849 Fondren Road. When Deputy Goodwill approached the suspect's vehicle, he immediately opened fire before any words were exchanged. Deputy Goodwill took cover without returning fire as the suspect sped away, and a bystander jumped in to help the deputy. According to the constable's office, the bullet hit Deputy Goodwill in the chest plate of his bulletproof vest. Another round hit his flashlight. We are thankful Deputy Goodwill was not more seriously injured. We send this quilt to let him know we care.
Officer Paul Lewis Weare Police Department August 1, 2019- Weare, New Hampshire		Officer Lewis was shot in the arm during a domestic violence call on Buckley Rd. We are happy to see he received his quilt and is on the road to recovery! **Finished quilt provided courtesy of Mary Black Andrews of York, ME
K9 Arko Newberg-Dundee Police Department September 28, 2019 - Newberg, Oregon		K9 Arko, suffered an injury during some standard training activity. For a human, it would be the equivalent to damaging a knee ligament from a sports injury like football or basketball. He will be consulting with a vet this week for a possible surgical remedy. Finished quilt supplied courtesy of Sew Sisters, Yamhill, Oregon. Here’s Arko today on his new quilt! Thank you Quilts for Cops! Update on K9 Arko: He will undergo what is called TPLO knee surgery on the 16th of this month to repair an injury he sustained during training. The support on here has been amazing and is being shared with his handler, Ofc. Schoening.