Funds set up to help with sheriff’s recovery

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The community has gathered together to raise funds to off-set the expense of getting Sheriff David Greene back to Milam County.

Deputy Chief Chris White said there will be some costly adjustments Greene will face while on his road to a full recovery from the heart-attack he suffered on June 26. 

White said two donation accounts have been created to assist the Greene family with the growing expenses and perceived costs. One is a Go Fund Me account, the other is a bank account at Classic Bank.

A link to the Go Fund Me account is on at least three Facebook accounts, David Greene, Janell Greene and Chris White, there will be others as the link is shared. 

For anyone wishing to donate off-line the account at Classic Bank is under the name Sheriff David Greene Benefit. 

White said based on what we have been told by the doctors, the sheriff’s road to recovery is going to be a long, hard road.

“His recovery will require numerous adjustments and needs that his family is not prepared for,” White said. “Although the sheriff’s medical insurance is covering a large portion of his hospital costs, it does not appear that it will cover all the costs. We also have to arrange some form of air-ambulance or medical transport from Portland, Ore., to Central Texas to get our sheriff back to Milam County. 

White said they had been hopeful to get him back to Texas late this week or next, however this past Sunday there were a few setbacks that will delay his return and they are not certain now when that will be.  

“We still continue to give glory to God throughout all of this,” White said. “It is truly a miracle how much the sheriff has improved these past three weeks as a result of His grace and the prayers of so many. I know that our Sheriff’s family has been humbled by the extraordinary outpouring of prayers, support, and well wishes over the past three weeks. I ask that we all continue to show that support in prayer and even more well wishes; and if anyone would like to donate to help offset the financial burden please do. I know the Greene family would deeply appreciate any form of support you choose.  Thank you.”