My father, my hero
Mi padre , Marcelino Pèrez, policia. Se unio a la fuerza hace 21 años. Luego de graduarse, estuvo varios años uniformado de vigilacia, etc. Pasò hacer parte de la Divisiòn de drogas donde lleva 16 años. El pasado 12 de octubre, èl y varios compañeros de la fuerza fueron emboscados en un operativo en el area de Humacao, cuando ciertas personas estaban tratando de apoderarse de ese caserio. En el tiroteo muriò su Sargento Luis Melendez, mi padre y otra compañero fueron heridos de gravedad. Mi padre sufriò varios balazos de Ak-47 y otros rifles, en su brazo derecho destruyeron su pistola dejaron el brazo practicamente guindando. La area de la cadera sufrio quemaduras cuando uno de los tiros exploto su celular y su placa lo salvò de una q hubiera sido fatal. Su pierna derecha sufriò 4 balazos y la izquierda sufriò 6 y tuvo q ser amputada.
Ha sido mi màs horrible experiencia , pero tengo que agradecer como èl lo hizo que està vivo, y con terapias etc. , espero que su recuperaciòn sea pronto. Hago esta pagina para poder ayudar en lo que se necesite , todavia no sabemos exactamente que modificaciones tendremos que hacer en cuanto al hogar , vehiculo etc. Solo espero que sus donaciones ayuden a mejorar un poco la situaciòn. Gracias ! :)
We have been living in a world where cops are portrayed as the enemy, but this is a skewed perspective. I would like to take a minute to tell you about a man in blue willing to give it all up to make his home a safer place. Two weeks ago, two respected drug enforcement officers were involved in a stakeout that would end fatally.
I am a Marine; my name is Patrick and Marcelino Perez is my father-in-law, I am writing this on his behalf for my wife and his eldest daughter Luz. He is a father to three; two daughters and a son. Marcelino has been a dedicated police officer in Puerto Rico for the past twenty-one years; sixteen of which have been spent with the drug enforcement division.
Marcelino and his partner were ambushed during a stakeout by men with fully automatic weapons; He was shot more than fifteen times and his partner and SGT lost his life. By the grace of god Marcelino was able to find the strength to make his way to their radio and call for help; considering the amount of blood loss and severity of these injuries this was a miracle all on its own. From there he was airlifted to the hospital where he was in critical condition. The doctors were able to stabilize him only to tell that he would be losing a leg. A few days later part of Marcelino’s right leg was amputated.
Since the shooting, followed by the different operations Marcelino has remained in excellent spirits; just happy to be alive and have his family by his side helping him through the changes that are to come. We are just hoping for donations in any amount to help with Marcelino’s extensive medical and physical therapy bills so he can focus on his recovery.
Marcelino is a hero; he lost his leg in an effort to continue trying to make his home a safer place for all to be through his unwavering commitment to justice and keeping the people safe.
Thank you to all that are keeping him in your prayers; and thank you all that are able to make a donation.
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