THANK YOUS
FROM THE COMMUNITY
To all you brave men & women, Thank you! There are so many of us who support you. I pray that each of you make it home safe and sound each night. Be safe and we are with you! Thank you. — ANONYMOUS Shout out to the Merriam Police Department for putting the biggest grin on my son's face as he celebrated his birthday COVID style! We are so thankful to live in this community. Thank you, thank you Merriam Police Department, you made my son's day! — SKY T. Gabriel LOVED his police birthday parade and awesome gifts! Thank you, thank you!!!! I was so happy for him I cried a little. He said that was the best part of his birthday. — KATIE G. Just a quick note to say how impressed I was with the lovely birthday parade you all orchestrated this morning for our 6-year-old grandson, Tyler. He was delighted as were his parents and grandparents!! Our son and his wife are residents of Merriam, and I’ve worked in Merriam for 15 years at a Johnson County clinic. The police department has always been very responsive to our needs at the clinic with active shooter training for our staff and other service related issues. It may seem like a small thing, but caring gestures like this build such goodwill between the police and residents. We appreciate all you do the for the community!!! THANK YOU!!! Warm regards. — SHELLY H. Just wanted to send a quick note of thanks to you and the Merriam Police Department officers that participated in Jrake’s parade today. It was AMAZING!! We’re so grateful! Please share my (and my husband’s) gratitude with the department. Among our birthday signs was a “thank you” one for the officers. Thanks again. — GINA
Our grandson loved his birthday parade this morning, he couldn't stop smiling! We appreciate the time taken out of a busy day to make a little guy happy. You're the best! — CANDI AND DENNIS P.
Thank you for driving by my house on my birthday. It made me feel happy! Thank you for your hard work. — RILEY
I just wanted to say thank you SO much for the birthday parade! It absolutely made Tyler’s day! You guys will never be able to understand just how much that meant to our family. Thank you again for your service and God bless!! — STACEY H.
Thank you all for risking your lives for us day in and day out. You all deserve our respect, encouragement, and praise for doing all that you do during this trying time. Know your efforts are gratefully appreciated. You all are what it means to be a hero. Please never give up because the world needs you all. — KRISTIE D. & FAMILY
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