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Yahoo
20-02-2025
- Yahoo
Community rallies for Baton Rouge Police officer who lost his son
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Baton Rouge is showing up in a big way to help a Baton Rouge Police officer who recently lost his son. Friend of BRPD officer Gabe Walters' family and former New York Bagel manager Kathleen Wilkins said her husband has worked with Walters and has nothing but nice things to say about him. 'They struggled with him in the NICU for 365 days,' said Wilkins. 'What I saw resonated with me. We had babies in the NICU. I know how hard that can be – and so to lose a kid so suddenly – I couldn't even imagine. He always talked about how Gabe would go with him when he answered calls. He was very busy, but so helpful.'When Wilkins heard that Walters' oldest son, 8-year-old Cason, had passed away unexpectedly after a procedure, she knew she wanted to do something to help. Owner of New York Bagel Jay Gomez said 20% of Wednesday's proceeds will go towards helping Walters' family to offset the cost of medical and funeral bills. 'When that happened, she said, 'Let's do something for this family.' I said 'Of course,' we're still friends, so I'm glad to help,' said Gomez. 'It felt like the right thing to do to help this family, he helps our community. It's the least I can do to give back.'Wilkins said she's pleased with the results so far. She's seen the GoFundMe she set up for the Walters get closer and closer to its goal.'Mayor Sid Edwards came, he's incredibly nice,' said Wilkins. 'Anyone can donate, on their time, on the GoFundMe. Any money can help.'Click here to donate to the Walters family to help with medical and funeral expenses. Louisiana families worry about how lawsuit could impact kids with disabilities Community rallies for Baton Rouge Police officer who lost his son EBR Library misses deadline for tax renewal proposal, aims to make it for November ballot LSU researchers helps Mardi Gras season with eco-friendly beads Two people hurt after shooting in Baton Rouge, one in critical condition Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
18-02-2025
- Yahoo
Benefit to raise money for Baton Rouge police officer after his son dies unexpectedly
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — A fundraiser is raising money for a Baton Rouge police officer's family to cover medical and funeral expenses in the wake of their son's death. The Baton Rouge Police Department said Officer Gabe Walters lost his son Cason unexpectedly on Jan. 10. New York Bagel will host a give-back day on Wednesday, Feb. 19 at the Perkins Road and Highland Road locations. If you can't make it to the local business for the event, people can donate to a GoFundMe page. 'Let's show our love, by supporting this event,' the police department said. Chutkan refuses to block Musk, DOGE from 7 federal agencies 'Unadulterated animus': Judge spars with DOJ over Trump transgender military ban Biggest problem for car owners? Glitchy smartphone connections Coroner identifies 2 teens killed in Denham Springs crash Man wanted in connection to Baton Rouge drug trafficking operation booked into jail Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
