LaPorte County First Responders Salute Healthcare Workers With Parade At Franciscan Health Michigan City
4/20/2020
MICHIGAN CITY, Indiana - Emergency responders from throughout LaPorte County brought a 60-vehicle first responder parade to Franciscan Health Michigan City on April 16, 2020, to show appreciation for healthcare workers on the frontlines of the battle against COVID-19.
Before departing with lights flashing and sirens sounding, they dropped off "first responder" cookies for hospital staff. The parade of law enforcement and firefighters continued to LaPorte Hospital as well.
Franciscan Health Michigan City President and CEO Dean Mazzoni said, "The outpouring of support from the community has been incredible. And to have our staff recognized by law enforcement and fire, who are also on the front lines keeping us safe is especially poignant."
"I'm very thankful to the first responders for their support of those on the frontline during this challenging time," said Vice President of Operations Trish Weber, whose husband is a fire captain. "They put their lives on the line all the time, so it's a camaraderie. We thank them for all they do, and we thank their families for sharing them."
Before departing with lights flashing and sirens sounding, they dropped off "first responder" cookies for hospital staff. The parade of law enforcement and firefighters continued to LaPorte Hospital as well.
Franciscan Health Michigan City President and CEO Dean Mazzoni said, "The outpouring of support from the community has been incredible. And to have our staff recognized by law enforcement and fire, who are also on the front lines keeping us safe is especially poignant."
"I'm very thankful to the first responders for their support of those on the frontline during this challenging time," said Vice President of Operations Trish Weber, whose husband is a fire captain. "They put their lives on the line all the time, so it's a camaraderie. We thank them for all they do, and we thank their families for sharing them."