Video: Deputies mow lawn for elderly Marine vet in need
Deputies in Florida stepped in for a Marine vet in need of help
By Police1 Staff
CANTONMENT, Fla. — Deputies in Florida went above and beyond for a Marine veteran after conducting a welfare check.
According to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, deputies recently checked in on an 87-year-old man and noticed he needed some help around his home. The sheriff’s office said neighbors noticed a change to the 24-year Marine veteran’s home since he lost his wife five years ago to cancer.
“His neighbors had noticed that ever since his wife passed away, he really hasn’t had the willingness to take care of himself, or his house, or his yard,” Deputy Jake Bandurski told NorthEscambia.com.
ECSO Deputies Help with Marine Vet with Yardwork after Welfare CheckECSO Deputies Surround Cantonment Residence with Lawn Tools *share/give them a shout out below After completing a welfare check on an 87-year old Cantonment man, ECSO Deputies recognized the 24-year Marine Veteran needed some help around his residence. Neighbors had noticed a change in his home since he lost his wife five years ago to cancer. Deputies from E-North (Precinct 4), A-North (Precinct 4), and E-South (Precinct 3) brought in their own lawn equipment and tools to get his yard back into shape. We are very proud of all the deputies who volunteered their time to help a fellow Escambia resident! #ECSOProud #BeTheDifference #CommunityMatters #YourEscambiaCountySheriffsOffice #ECSO #Cantonment #Pensacola WEAR ABC 3 News, Pensacola WKRG NBC 15, WPMI - TV Mobile Cat Country 98.7 NorthEscambia FOX10 News NewsRadio1620 1370 WCOA The Quinlan Report : WPNN 103.7 FM/ AM 790 WUWF Northwest Florida Daily News Milton Post WSRE
Posted by Escambia County Sheriff's Office on Monday, July 30, 2018
The LEOs decided to step in to lend a helping hand to the elderly veteran. Deputies brought their own lawn equipment and tools to get the man’s yard back into shape.
“Every one of them showed up today just very willing, every one open to helping out someone that was wasn’t physically able or mentally able to help themselves,” Bandurski said.
Bandurski reminded residents to check on their neighbors if they notice something different about their home.
“If you see someone in your community…that looks like something hasn’t been right, if their yard is overgrown, just try and talk to them. These are your neighbors. Everyone has a story,” Bandurski said.
