Note to southern Wisconsin city expresses gratitude for community's kindness, help during funeral procession
ELKHORN, Wis. (WFRV) – While it was a sad occasion, a family in southern Wisconsin expressed its gratitude to the community for helping out during a funeral procession.
The City of Elkhorn's official Facebook page posted a note from a person who said their faith in humanity was renewed during the funeral because of the community's kindness.
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According to the note, the Elkhorn Police Department provided an escort during the procession, and every single driver pulled over, stopped and waited for them to pass.
'In my 63 years, I've never witnessed a procession where every single vehicle pulled over, stopped, and waited for us to pass,' the note said. 'It was a powerful display of respect and empathy.'
Not only did everybody in the area stop, but the note continued, mentioning that four older men stopped while riding their lawnmowers, and stood with their hands across their chests, paying homage to the grieving loved ones.
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'This is the very essence of small-town America, and it's a beacon of hope that reminds us of the kind of America we strive to be.'
Note to City of Elkhorn
Amidst an emotional day, community members in the small Wisconsin town showed compassion and kindness, even for people they may not have known.
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