Cranford Cop Attends Funeral Of Beloved Neighborhood Squirrel

CRANFORD, NJ — While out patrolling Cranford Police Officer Matthew Siessel received an odd request from township children on Wednesday.

Siessel was reportedly flagged down by a group of children on Stratford Terrace who asked if he would attend a funeral they were having for Peanut the neighborhood squirrel, Cranford Police shared on Facebook.

The children had posted handmade signs around the tree that said: "Lean On Me," "We Will Remember You," "Rest in Peace," and "(Love) You Mr. Peanut."

Siessel "was happy to attend" and gave the kids a tour of the police car during the repast.

"This was defensively a first for the CPD. Thank you for including us and we are sorry for your loss," Cranford Police posted.

(Images via Cranford Police Department)

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