Franklin Police Department Lt. Scott Legieza might be coming home to Franklin on Wednesday.
After struggling a big coronary heart assault throughout his honeymoon, he was taken to a hospital in St. Maarten, an island east of Puerto Rico. He was flown by medical transport to Miami the place medical doctors discovered a blockage and have been in a position to put a stent in.
In a message posted on the GoFundMe web page, Legieza’s spouse Brianna shared her thanks.
“On behalf of Scott and myself, I wish to specific our sincerest gratitude,” she mentioned. “Your continued generosity of prayers and donations is what provides Scott the sources and assist he wants, that was unavailable to him on St. Maarten.
“We are past blessed to have the unrelenting assist and love from our neighborhood and past.”
The couple married two years in the past, one month after Legieza’s son, Destin, was killed within the line of responsibility by a drunk driver.
Unfortunately, as a result of private tragedy, the upcoming trial, and the pandemic, the couple needed to postpone their honeymoon. The pair lastly launched into their long-awaited dream cruise earlier this month.
Midway via the cruise Legieza suffered a coronary heart assault. The hospital in St. Maarten was not in a position to meet his healthcare wants and medical transport introduced him again to the United States.
Last Friday would have been Destin’s birthday. Since his dad was recovering at a Miami hospital, household gathered on the Brentwood Market the place a memorial has been created to honor the younger officer’s life.
LEAPFranklin.org remains to be accepting donations to help with the transport home and bills from the health emergency. The group raises cash for Franklin cops with 100% of the donation going to Legieza’s medical bills. Donations are tax deductible.
A GoFundMe account that has raised practically $50K was arrange by Brianna’s household. You can donate right here: www.gofundme.com/f/help-get-scott-back-home-to-get-medical-care.
