Thank You, First Responders

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Telecommunication plays a vital role in how first responders hear about and react to emergency situations, and in April government leaders throughout DeKalb County took time to thank the people behind the scenes for their service.

During Sharon Anderson’s almost 31 years of experience as a Sycamore police officer, Anderson said she’s found crime patterns to be cyclical.

Rachel Nagler, of Cortland, talks stepping into the ER at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital right out of school and all the skills she's learned along the way, including how to go an extra mile for your patient.

Rettke: The sacrifice of being a first responder often trickles down to their families. So today, we say "Thank you" to first responders throughout our DeKalb County communities, and thank you also to the families for all the ways you put service before self.

Recently retired Sandwich Police Department patrol and detective sergeant Jennifer Marcellis was appreciative of the opportunity to serve a community like Sandwich.

Northern Illinois University graduate Allison Anderson says surviving the 2008 campus mass shooting prepared her to lead as director for Will County Emergency Management Agency.

DeKalb County community members sent in thank you messages to area first responders. Read their heartfelt notes here.