As El Paso County sits down to collectively celebrate Thanksgiving, Sheriff Joseph Roybal and his team have taken a moment to share a message filled with gratitude for the community they serve. In a statement obtained by El Paso County Sheriff's Office, Sheriff Roybal emphasized the community's strength and compassion, noting that "Every day, our deputies, professional staff, and volunteers witness the best of what it means to live in El Paso County—neighbors helping neighbors, families looking out for one another, and citizens showing gratitude through acts of kindness and service."
The sheriff also went on to acknowledge those who willingly choose to remain on duty during the holiday in service of public safety. He highlighted that, "While many are gathered around the table with loved ones, countless first responders, dispatchers, deputies, and professional personnel remain on duty. Their dedication reflects the heart of public service—putting others first," Roybal told the El Paso County Sheriff's Office. The statement also gave a nod to the armed forces members away from home, acknowledging their sacrifice for the nation's peace and freedom.
With an increase in regional travel anticipated around the holiday, Sheriff Roybal didn't hesitate to call upon residents to safely and considerately share the roads, and to extend a hand to those who might be spending the day isolated from loved ones or community festivities.
Furthermore, the message beseeched the people of El Paso County to be cognizant of those enduring hardships, urging the season to be one of amplified generosity and kinship. "Let this season renew our sense of gratitude, generosity, and unity," Roybal insisted in a statement to El Paso residents. Ending the message on a note of personal well-wishing, the Sheriff extended, "From my family and everyone at the Sheriff’s Office, I wish you a safe and peaceful Thanksgiving," as reported by the El Paso County Sheriff's Office.
