’Homer’s Heroes’ campaign thanks community for supporting local K-9 officers
Lead Summary
By
Amy Schneider-
Homer The Dog wants to thank everyone for donating to his "Homer's Heroes" campaign. Recently, Homer was able to purchase a protective vest for K-9 Officer Harley (handler: Adam Day) with the Hillsboro Police Department and one for K-9 Officer Jango (handler: Craig Seaman) with the Highland County Sheriff's Office.
The cost of each vest is about $1,100, and thanks to the wonderful people in our community, Homer has already raised enough for both dogs to have ballistic vests. These officers are regularly involved in dangerous situations, and Homer felt it was important to support them. Many donors visited Hillsboro Veterinary Hospital to contribute and place their name on the Homer's Heroes wall.
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We would especially like to thank the Gullett family for making a very generous donation from the PFC Zachary Gullett Foundation. Mike and Connie Gullett lost their son nine years ago but keep his memory alive by giving to causes that would have been important to him. Active in the VFW, the Gullett family also encouraged VFW Post 9094 to contribute a matching donation to the Homer's Heroes Fund, which they did.
Because of generous gifts like these and all of the additional, creative donations we have received, we hope to purchase a third vest for another K-9 Officer very soon. As always, Homer gear can be purchased at Hillsboro Veterinary Hospital.
Thanks again to all those who donated.
The cost of each vest is about $1,100, and thanks to the wonderful people in our community, Homer has already raised enough for both dogs to have ballistic vests. These officers are regularly involved in dangerous situations, and Homer felt it was important to support them. Many donors visited Hillsboro Veterinary Hospital to contribute and place their name on the Homer's Heroes wall.
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We would especially like to thank the Gullett family for making a very generous donation from the PFC Zachary Gullett Foundation. Mike and Connie Gullett lost their son nine years ago but keep his memory alive by giving to causes that would have been important to him. Active in the VFW, the Gullett family also encouraged VFW Post 9094 to contribute a matching donation to the Homer's Heroes Fund, which they did.
Because of generous gifts like these and all of the additional, creative donations we have received, we hope to purchase a third vest for another K-9 Officer very soon. As always, Homer gear can be purchased at Hillsboro Veterinary Hospital.
Thanks again to all those who donated.