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Making a Difference: Making A Difference: Yellow Checker Star
Members of the police and fire department as well as first responders put themselves in danger on a regular basis to protect and serve their fellow citizens. Some brave men and women are even tragically killed in the line of duty, never hesitating to provide service despite the most dangerous conditions. On July 22, Metro Police Officer David Vanbuskirk made the ultimate sacrifice while performing a search and rescue mission to retrieve a missing hiker in Mount Charleston. A local taxi service sought to help the family of the officer and honor others who have left behind loved ones in the name of a greater cause.
Yellow Checker Star (YCS) recently announced it would donate $5,000 to the widow of fallen Officer Vanbuskirk. As part of an industry that frequents the streets and roads of the city, YCS drivers and employees felt an obligation to venerate the officer and all those who strive to keep those same avenues safe for locals and visitors alike. “We see the work that Metro police officers perform day after day,” said YCS Director Jonathan Schwartz. “Metro officers keep our communities and our streets safe. Yellow Checker Star wants to recognize and honor Vanbuskirk’s sacrifice, along with the efforts of all Metro officers.”
YCS donated through a non-profit organization, Injured Police Officers Fund, whose goal is to reduce the financial burden suffered by police officers and their families in the event of a line of duty injury or death. Others who desire to help the Vanbuskirk family can do so by visiting www.injuredpoliceofficers.com.
