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Indiana Firefighters Remodel Wounded Police Officer's Home
JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. (AP) -- A police officer wounded in a southern Indiana motel ambush is getting help from firefighters, who are finishing a home project to make room for a nursery in the officer's home.
Jeffersonville firefighters became involved after learning Officer Keith Broady was building a new master bedroom in his home's attic so that the old bedroom could become a nursery for the baby his wife, Kristen, is due to deliver next month.
With Broady still hospitalized and his wife's due date approaching, Assistant Fire Chief Joe Lee is overseeing two-man crews involving 25 to 30 firefighters who've volunteered their time to finish the master bedroom.
"I would hope the police would help my family if something happened to me," firefighter John Obermeier said Tuesday as he helped cut and lay tile in the bedroom's master bathroom.
Broady, a 32-year-old Jeffersonville patrolman, was shot in the chest Feb. 19 by a gunman as he and Cpl. Dan Lawhorn responded to a call about suspected drug activity at a motel in the city just north of Louisville, Ky. The gunman committed suicide the next day during a police standoff in Louisville.
Broady was in satisfactory condition Wednesday at University Hospital in Louisville, while Lawhorn, 39, is recuperating from a wounded leg at a rehabilitation hospital.
Lee said the remodeling was a natural project for firefighters because many of them have construction skills developed in part-time jobs.
"We're thrilled to be able to help them out," he said.
Lee, who's a partner in a construction company, said the volunteers estimate that the remodeling project's value at between $25,000 and $30,000.
So far, the volunteers have removed a fireplace to make room for heating and air conditioning ducts and have floored and walled the new master bedroom, bath and walk-in closet.
Within two weeks they expect to finish the project after laying tile in the master bathroom and installing a new window, banisters, railings and new carpeting. The couple's daughter has the other downstairs bedroom.
Kristen Broady said she and her husband are grateful at the outpouring of support for them.
"My husband works side by side with our fire department every day," she said in a statement. "We've seen them help so many families in need, and now they have come to our rescue."
Related: Firefighters Step in to Help Wounded Officer
Copyright 2009 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Jeffersonville firefighters became involved after learning Officer Keith Broady was building a new master bedroom in his home's attic so that the old bedroom could become a nursery for the baby his wife, Kristen, is due to deliver next month.
With Broady still hospitalized and his wife's due date approaching, Assistant Fire Chief Joe Lee is overseeing two-man crews involving 25 to 30 firefighters who've volunteered their time to finish the master bedroom.
"I would hope the police would help my family if something happened to me," firefighter John Obermeier said Tuesday as he helped cut and lay tile in the bedroom's master bathroom.
Broady, a 32-year-old Jeffersonville patrolman, was shot in the chest Feb. 19 by a gunman as he and Cpl. Dan Lawhorn responded to a call about suspected drug activity at a motel in the city just north of Louisville, Ky. The gunman committed suicide the next day during a police standoff in Louisville.
Broady was in satisfactory condition Wednesday at University Hospital in Louisville, while Lawhorn, 39, is recuperating from a wounded leg at a rehabilitation hospital.
Lee said the remodeling was a natural project for firefighters because many of them have construction skills developed in part-time jobs.
"We're thrilled to be able to help them out," he said.
Lee, who's a partner in a construction company, said the volunteers estimate that the remodeling project's value at between $25,000 and $30,000.
So far, the volunteers have removed a fireplace to make room for heating and air conditioning ducts and have floored and walled the new master bedroom, bath and walk-in closet.
Within two weeks they expect to finish the project after laying tile in the master bathroom and installing a new window, banisters, railings and new carpeting. The couple's daughter has the other downstairs bedroom.
Kristen Broady said she and her husband are grateful at the outpouring of support for them.
"My husband works side by side with our fire department every day," she said in a statement. "We've seen them help so many families in need, and now they have come to our rescue."
Related: Firefighters Step in to Help Wounded Officer
Copyright 2009 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
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Permalink Reply by Alan on
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What a great job for all thos involved with the project. Glad to hear this story.
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Permalink Reply by Don Vuletic on
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Hats of to the JeffersonvilleFirefighters. A very special group of people.
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Permalink Reply by Anthony Bernal on
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This is awesome to see the fire department and the fire department working togahter. The fact is that there is a brotherhood that join the police officers and the firefighters. No matter if there are some disagreements between the two, but they work togather to get one job done. To make sure the citizens are safe and protected. When a citizen needs help they call for emergency sevices. Most of the time if the fire department responds to a call the police department is also responding. This is a AWESOME story and more people should do thungs like this.
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