Help a Brother in Blue: Cpl Herdeg

 

Al Herdeg, a veteran of the United States Navy, has faithfully served the residents of the City of Franklin for the past eight years.

Al rose to the position of Corporal while demonstrating through his actions the Franklin Police Department values  of Honor, Integrity, Courage, and Commitment.  

On Saturday, November 22, 2014, Al, a single father of three boys, was decorating his home for the holidays when he suffered a tragic accident.  Al was on the roof of his two-story home when the ladder collapsed causing him to fall approximately 25 feet to the ground.  As a result of the fall he has numerous critical and life changing injuries.

The neurosurgeons at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital have indicated that the injuries Al sustained in his fall are similar to those experienced by the actor, Christopher Reeves.

The support and financial needs of the Herdeg family are great.  As a single parent, the continued living expenses of day-to-day life are great enough without the additional burdens placed upon them through this tragic incident.  As friends and family endeavor to take on projects such as the building of ramps, remodeling areas of the home for accessibility, providing transportation, and meeting the responsibilities that come from the cost of medical care, your assistance is paramount and appreciated beyond words.