CLEVELAND (WJW) Doctors and nurses watched as a long line of police, firefighters and other community members stopped by their hospital on Saturday.<\/p>\n
They werent there for an emergency but to rather thank the staff as they work tirelessly during the COVID-19 pandemic. <\/p>\n
The appreciation parade visited Fairview Hospital, MetroHealth Medical Center and Lutheran Hospital on Saturday. <\/p>\n
The coronavirus has put a strain on everyone, but this moment was created to recognize their efforts to treat patients battling a mysterious, contagious, and often deadly disease.<\/p>\n
The parade included Cleveland police officers, Cleveland firefighters, Ohio Highway Patrol troopers, tow truck drivers, police dispatchers and more.<\/p>\n
Sirens wailed, lights flashed, and firefighters even extended a ladder and unfurled a flag with a special connection to first responders nationwide.<\/p>\n
Meantime, hospital staff stood outside smiling, clapping and cheering. Thanking the people whod come to thank them.<\/p>\n
*Read more stories on the coronavirus pandemic here.*<\/p>\n
The event was organized by Chris Haire, who runs North Coast Emergency Services, which is a company that provides traffic control at emergency scenes often along dangerous, busy highways.<\/p>\n
We couldnt do it out here without supporting all of our partners, health care workers, police departments, fire departments, EMS, dispatchers. We are thanking everyone, said Haire. <\/p>\n
Charlie McGeever, a member of the Cleveland Police Patrolmans Association, said it was an amazing experience. <\/p>\n
It was so great going by the hospital and seeing all of the workers and even some patients. Everyone was so happy, it was awesome, he said. <\/p>\n
Earlier this week, Parma first responders also put on a display to show thanks to hospitals workers there.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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