They are our heroes in these times of COVID-19.
Dozens of appreciative Toronto police officers from 11 and 22 Divisions showed up during a break to show their support for the nurses, doctors and healthcare officials working long hours to battle COVID-19 at St. Joseph’s Health Centre Toronto.
Many frail patients looked out from the hospital at a cavalry of flashing emergency lights from the police vehicles. Many of the officers burst out into applause and cheered the hard-working health workers.
The gesture sparked a warm feeling for the medical workers that their work is appreciated by the community, whose residents are thankful for their sacrifice.
A video of the show of support has been posted on Facebook for members of the community.
The kind gesture had many residents talking online.
“This was such a nice gesture, it made my friends and I cry,” wrote Elma Selimotic. “Thank you.”
“Very nice,” said Jen Maharaj Singh, who saw the video while on the bus.
“Thank you so much,” Setka K. wrote. “Happy Easter to all.”
The west-end officers work closely with St. Joseph’s Health Care officials, moreso during the COVID-19 pandemic.
St. Joseph’s has a long and proud tradition of serving the diverse and growing needs of the city’s west end for nearly a century. The hospital was founded in 1921 by the Sisters of St. Joseph to care for those in need.
Today, the Catholic hospital and community teaching health centre is affiliated with the University of Toronto and serves a community of nearly 500,000 people. See more local stories in South Etobicoke News at torontonewswire.com