Homemade Pleasanton Yard Memorial Pays Homage to Law Enforcement

Pleasanton, CA — In the wake of the recent fatal attacks on law enforcement officers, a touching memorial was recently established in the front yard of an apartment complex in downtown Pleasanton.

The prominently placed arrangement, comprised of a large American flag, a sign displaying a thin blue line, which is the symbol of law enforcement, and a thank you sign is specifically directed to the members of the Pleasanton Police Department.

It sits on the corner of First and W. Angela streets, just blocks away from the Pleasanton Police Department. The silent support speaks volumes to a country held hostage by the steadily increasing number of violent attacks against law enforcement.

Two of the complex residents collaborated to create the memorial to show their esteem and respect for those who regularly put their lives on the line for others.

Michaela Hertle said she and her neighbor, Gina Marie Woodard, had been discussing the current events and were extremely saddened and dismayed by what they have seen in the news.

"Gina Marie came up with the idea to publicly post a sign of support for our police officers," Hertle told Patch. "While we both have been expressing our appreciation to each officer we pass on the street, she rightfully felt we could do more. I personally feel that our police officers, firefighters and other emergency personnel deserve our respect and appreciation. They are the first responders when we all have a crisis."

Hertle says she believes most citizens support the law enforcement community.

Hertle said, "We want them to know that and feel loved!"

Woodard said she made the signs to let the members of the Pleasanton Police Department know they are behind them.

“I honor their brothers who have fallen this week due the violence of the citizens they were sworn to protect,” Woodard said.

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