Two Dozen Police Officers Escort Siblings On First Day of School After Dad Died
Emotions run high on the first day of school but for one family, it was especially difficult. The Scherlan family lost their father, Justin, earlier this fall. The late police officer died from complications resulting from an on-duty injury. As a surprise, his fellow law enforcement members showed up to escort Scherlan's children on their first day of school. Once inside, his son, Jackson, captured hearts by hugging his father's co-workers as they lined the hallways remembering Justin.
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2. cameramaster commented 8 years ago
That's also sent a big message to any potential bullies out there...'This is MY family' !
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3. sux2bu commented 8 years ago
Scherlen was severely injured in a traffic accident in September 2015. He was traveling west on Southwest 34th Avenue near the intersection of South Georgia Street when a Jeep driven by Brian David Moody, 33, of Amarillo, crossed the center lane and collided head-on with Scherlen’s vehicle, the Amarillo Globe-News reported at the time.
Amarillo firefighters used the Jaws of Life to free Scherlen from the car, and he was taken to Northwest Texas Hospital with numerous broken bones and traumatic injuries from the crash. He was awarded the law enforcement Purple Heart award the following November for injuries sustained while in performance of his official duties.
Scherlen went through multiple surgeries and physical rehabilitation in the months after the accident.
“An autopsy is pending and we have no additional information about the cause of death,”
Amarillo firefighters used the Jaws of Life to free Scherlen from the car, and he was taken to Northwest Texas Hospital with numerous broken bones and traumatic injuries from the crash. He was awarded the law enforcement Purple Heart award the following November for injuries sustained while in performance of his official duties.
Scherlen went through multiple surgeries and physical rehabilitation in the months after the accident.
“An autopsy is pending and we have no additional information about the cause of death,”
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4. gremlinbyname commented 8 years ago
I bet their new black class mates were shitting themselves!
+6 1. thundersnow commented 8 years ago