Caring community sending cards, prayers for injured deputy Adam Schrader
By Jennifer Zartman Romano
While responding to an emergency call in the wee hours Saturday morning, Whitley County Sheriff's Department reserve deputy Adam Schrader was seriously injured in his patrol car in northern Whitley County.
Schrader, the son of Michael and Cathy Schrader of Columbia Township, was airlifted to Parkview Hospital by the Samaritan where he is now recovering.
"The first responders, firemen, EMS, law enforcement, dispatchers and Samaritan crew should all be commended for their quick response. We feel that their quick actions saved Adam's life by getting him to the trauma center as quickly as they did," Michael Schrader said.
Right now, the family is having difficulty returning all of the phone calls and well-wishes, but is thankful to this community for the outpouring of support.
"We are very grateful for everyone's prayers, acts of kindness and offers to help," he said. "The support is just overwhelming! We truly live in a good and caring community."
For those who want to keep abreast of Adam Schrader's recovery, a blog has been set up by his sister to update everyone, simultaneously, to his status: http://adamsrecovery.blogspot.com/ Messages can be posted on the blog.
Cards of encouragement would also be appreciated and can be mailed in care of his family to: Adam Schrader c/o Michael Schrader, 700 East Keiser Road, Columbia City, IN 46725.
While responding to an emergency call in the wee hours Saturday morning, Whitley County Sheriff's Department reserve deputy Adam Schrader was seriously injured in his patrol car in northern Whitley County.
Schrader, the son of Michael and Cathy Schrader of Columbia Township, was airlifted to Parkview Hospital by the Samaritan where he is now recovering.
"The first responders, firemen, EMS, law enforcement, dispatchers and Samaritan crew should all be commended for their quick response. We feel that their quick actions saved Adam's life by getting him to the trauma center as quickly as they did," Michael Schrader said.
Right now, the family is having difficulty returning all of the phone calls and well-wishes, but is thankful to this community for the outpouring of support.
"We are very grateful for everyone's prayers, acts of kindness and offers to help," he said. "The support is just overwhelming! We truly live in a good and caring community."
For those who want to keep abreast of Adam Schrader's recovery, a blog has been set up by his sister to update everyone, simultaneously, to his status: http://adamsrecovery.blogspot.com/ Messages can be posted on the blog.
Cards of encouragement would also be appreciated and can be mailed in care of his family to: Adam Schrader c/o Michael Schrader, 700 East Keiser Road, Columbia City, IN 46725.