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Sheriff: community rallies for injured deputy; fundraisers set in LaPorte County
Summary
At the June 10 LaPorte County Sheriff's Merit Board meeting, the sheriff described widespread local and national messages of support for Deputy John Samuelson, announced two give-back fundraisers and urged the public to visit the department Facebook page for Sammy Strong merchandise.
The LaPorte County Sheriff told the Sheriff's Merit Board on June 10 that the department has received widespread local and national support for Deputy John Samuelson, who is recovering from serious injuries.
The sheriff asked for continued prayers for Samuelson and said two community fundraisers are scheduled to benefit him: a give-back night at Culver's in LaPorte on June 11 and a give-back at Hosienda in Michigan City on June 23. "There's been a lot of outreach and our thoughts and prayers continue to go out to him and his family," the sheriff said.
Why it matters: Board members and the sheriff framed the events as part of community healing and a practical way to support medical and recovery needs; the department said Sammy Strong bracelets and shirts are available on its Facebook page and that volunteers, including department personnel, will help sell items at the Culver's event.
The sheriff read letters of support the office received from agencies around the country, including a letter from Wesley Doolittle of the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office (Texas). The sheriff said he also fielded calls and cards from agencies in Florida, Illinois and Washington state and described an outpouring that he called "very humbling." "Please let Deputy Samuelson know that all of us at the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office are keeping him in our thoughts and prayers," the letter read as summarized by the sheriff.
Board members present thanked the sheriff and reiterated the board's support for the deputy and the department. The meeting record shows the board then moved on to routine business and adjourned at 9:13 a.m.
The sheriff asked community members to watch the department's Facebook page for links to Sammy Strong merchandise and for details about volunteer opportunities to support fundraising events.
