Monroe County Sheriff's Office issued the following announcement on Dec. 15.
Sheriff Rick Ramsay was contacted Wednesday by Marathon City Councilman Steve Cook who wished to donate $4,000.
The donation comes just after the Sheriff’s Office received $4,000 from Mr. and Mrs. Bentley of Key West.
Mr. Cook, like the Bentleys, has been a longtime supporter of law enforcement and community.
Mr. Cook, after hearing about the Bentley’s donation, stated he also wanted to show support for law enforcement and set an example of community partnerships.
Deputies will disperse $4,000 in $50 individual Winn-Dixie gift cards on behalf of Mr. Cook and $4,000 in individual $50 Publix gift cards on behalf of the Bentleys throughout the county to those in need this holiday season.
Sheriff Ramsay said this kind and generous donation by the Bentley’s and Mr. Cook is exactly what this community is all about.
“It’s so nice to see someone respond to the goodwill of others and join them in solidarity,” said Sheriff Rick Ramsay. “This is what makes this community special! Many more people are going to be helped this holiday season by this additional donation.”
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