BATON ROUGE, La.– About three weeks after three law enforcement officers were killed and three others injured but Deputy Nick Tullier is still fighting from his life in a local hospital.
As local 33’s Lucy Hayes reports, a fundraiser is trying to support his family during this tough time
” Stay strong and keep fighting buddy,” said Terry Dye.
Injured deputy Nick Tullier has been fighting for his life for 19 days, and his family has been right by his side.
A group of 10 people came together and created handmade decals for several days as a way to help those closest to the deputy.
” t’s great. It really is. It makes me proud to be part of this community. That a tragedy like this happens and everybody can come together from different religions, backgrounds, professions. Everybody just pulls together,” said Alli Castle.
And people drove from all over the area to donate and pick out a team nick sign.
“I wish I could put more in but I am retired and on a fixed income but I do what I can do for them,” said Terry Dye. “We need more people doing things like this.”
And Ashlee Bree is one of those people. She raised about $1000 making blue bows to support the Tullier family.
“I brought some to Nick’s family in the hospital, and they told me how like every Christmas. He loves making his Christmas bows, so you never know how it’s going to connect with somebody, and just something as simple as a bow on your mailbox to show support,” said Bree.
Supporters have these messages for the Tullier family.
“His family needs to know that you know we aren’t going to give up either. I know my family has been praying from him every single day, and the other three families for the fallen officers too,” said Darcy Cromholt.”
“Just keep fighting and don’t give up. Everybody is praying for him everyone is rallying for him. I believe in prayer and I believe that he knows that<” said Bree.
An update from Deputy Tullier’s father on Facebook. He says Nick is still fighting, and our only hope is for a miracle. He also asked for continued prayers and support from the community.
Organizers say they far exceeded their $1100 goal.