In a heartwarming show of solidarity, over 40 members of the Warren Police Department attended a youth hockey game to support 7-year-old Jack Kott, the son of critically injured Officer Nick Kott, at the Mount Clemens Ice Arena. The officers, who were not on duty, cheered on the young player from the stands, marking a spirit of togetherness within the force, as reported by clickondetroit.
Officer Nick Kott, who has served the department for 13 years, was involved in a debilitating accident earlier in November when he took a serious fall while hunting which resulted in paralysis, and he is currently being treated at the University of Michigan Hospital a social media post by the Warren Police Department detailed, and the family's deeply-engrained love for hockey was emphasized by Audacy. Since the accident, the department and community have been rallying in support of the Kott family through physical presence and financial assistance.
A GoFundMe page and the "Warren Police & Fire Benevolent Association" are collecting donations to alleviate the financial strain on the family during Officer Kott's lengthy and uncertain recovery period, stepping in to help a colleague in critical need; the drive for contributions was highlighted by Audacy.
"Together, we cheered on Jack and the Hawks to an amazing victory! Celebrating this victory with Jack was a truly amazing experience for everybody involved," said the Warren Police Department in a release, with clickondetroit noting the festive atmosphere at the arena as the department came together in a profound demonstration of their bond not just as colleagues, but as an extended family, and according to FOX 2 Detroit, "I know that as long as we're here, Nick Kott will be taken care of," ensured Lt. John Gajewski.
