We have a great police department here in Wadsworth
letter to the editor
To the Editor:
In the past couple of months I have written editorials commending two Wadsworth police officers. First was officer Dakota Lamielle for rescuing an elderly lady from a burning truck on Route 57 near the airport. The second was officer Seth Petit for taking the training for handling a K9 unit, as well as all the responsibilities which require housing, feeding and medical attention, and a friendly family atmosphere. Welcome to Wadsworth, K9 Zoro.
Now, I read that several youngsters between the ages of 7-11 (sounds like a convenient store) took on a task to raise money to donate to the Akron Children’s Hospital on behalf of a young cousin that had passed away at Akron Children’s Hospital in March by holding up a large sign in their neighborhood asking for donations to their cause.
Wadsworth police officer Dan Shook noticed what the kids were doing and stopped and made a small donation and then apparently went back to the police station and told the department what was going on, and then returned to the street donation scene with $77 for the kids. Nice going, Officer Dan.
The citizens of Wadsworth need to know that we have a great police department here in Wadsworth, a well-dedicated department to its Wadsworth citizens, always reaching to go beyond their normal, everyday duties in however they can help in every way.
When we meet a police officer on the street, we should shake his or her hand and thank them for keeping us safe, as we would meeting up with a military veteran. Furthermore, I shouldn’t be the only person writing the about good stories regarding our police officers, as all of you who are reading this article should write with your comments and “thank you’s” when you read news or know of news like I write about.
As for the youngsters trying to raise money for Akron Children’s Hospital, I think you have a great start in your young lives. You already recognize the needs where needs are needed. Please keep those thoughts in mind as you keep growing up and I hope your parents will back you up with your thoughts and ways of helping people in whatever way you can in the future.
Ralph Jefferies
Wadsworth
In the past couple of months I have written editorials commending two Wadsworth police officers. First was officer Dakota Lamielle for rescuing an elderly lady from a burning truck on Route 57 near the airport. The second was officer Seth Petit for taking the training for handling a K9 unit, as well as all the responsibilities which require housing, feeding and medical attention, and a friendly family atmosphere. Welcome to Wadsworth, K9 Zoro.
Now, I read that several youngsters between the ages of 7-11 (sounds like a convenient store) took on a task to raise money to donate to the Akron Children’s Hospital on behalf of a young cousin that had passed away at Akron Children’s Hospital in March by holding up a large sign in their neighborhood asking for donations to their cause.
Wadsworth police officer Dan Shook noticed what the kids were doing and stopped and made a small donation and then apparently went back to the police station and told the department what was going on, and then returned to the street donation scene with $77 for the kids. Nice going, Officer Dan.
The citizens of Wadsworth need to know that we have a great police department here in Wadsworth, a well-dedicated department to its Wadsworth citizens, always reaching to go beyond their normal, everyday duties in however they can help in every way.
When we meet a police officer on the street, we should shake his or her hand and thank them for keeping us safe, as we would meeting up with a military veteran. Furthermore, I shouldn’t be the only person writing the about good stories regarding our police officers, as all of you who are reading this article should write with your comments and “thank you’s” when you read news or know of news like I write about.
As for the youngsters trying to raise money for Akron Children’s Hospital, I think you have a great start in your young lives. You already recognize the needs where needs are needed. Please keep those thoughts in mind as you keep growing up and I hope your parents will back you up with your thoughts and ways of helping people in whatever way you can in the future.
Ralph Jefferies
Wadsworth
