3/4/13 - Cornerstone Presbyterian Church welcomed public safety workers and their families for a recognition service of gratitude Sunday night. The celebration honored law enforcement officers, firefighters and EMS workers with special guests, a dessert reception and featured vocalists, Peaceful Authority. 75% of the members for the vocalist group Peaceful Authority are Flint police officers, who perform at special events such as these. Donna Alberta, one of the coordinators for the event, tells WHMI the main goal was to express the communityâs gratitude. Among the guest speakers that shared their testimonies of the help they have received from public safety workers was Amy OâRourke of Tyrone Township whose husband, Patrick OâRourke, was killed last year in the line of duty. Amy shared her testimony of her husbandâs story and all the support she received from public safety workers. Amy gave WHMI insight to the life of someone whose family member is a public safety worker. A painting that had been recently made for each department that was honored at the event was unveiled, along with goodie baskets made for each worker. A video was also shared that had a greeting from US Congressman Mike Rogers, who expressed his gratitude to those who protect our community. (DK)
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