A Grateful Thank You to All Who Answered the Call
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“On Sunday, Queen Anne’s County witnessed the very best of what it means to come together as a community. Thanks to the tireless efforts of more than 130 search and rescue professionals, law enforcement officers, emergency services personnel, volunteers, and support teams, 83-year-old Linda Mullikin was safely located and reunited with her family.
Our office extends its deepest gratitude to every person, organization, and agency who played a role in this outcome. This search would not have been successful without the extraordinary collaboration and commitment shown by each of you.
We want to especially recognize the following agencies and teams:
Western Maryland K9 Search and Rescue, who’s K9 team located Ms. Mullikin.
Mid-Atlantic DOGS Search & Rescue
Queen Anne’s County Office of the Sheriff Deputies, K9 Teams, Drone Team, and Public Information Officer.
Queen Anne's County Department of Emergency Services
Maryland State Police - Aviation Command
Anne Arundel County Police Department /HSI
Anne Arundel County Search and Rescue
Talbot County Sheriff's Office
Talbot County Emergency Services (DES)
Maryland Department of Natural Resources - Natural Resources Police
Maryland Natural Resources Reserve
Maryland State Highway Administration
Town of Centreville Police - MD
Maryland Park Police
Kent Island Volunteer Fire Department - Station 1
Grasonville Volunteer Fire Department - Station 2
Queenstown Volunteer Fire Department - Station 3
Goodwill Fire Company - Station 4
Queen Anne - Hillsboro Volunteer Fire Company - Station 8
United Communities Volunteer Fire Department - Station 9
Ridgely Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. & Canteen
Queen Anne's County First Alert
Joe Stamm
Jay Falstad
Additionally, we'd like to thank the various divisions of aviation and drone teams, search managers, motor units, patrol units, commercial vehicle units, and civilian wilderness search and rescue teams and resources that were offered and utilized.
Sheriff Gay Hofmann added "This work isn't about recognition, it's about service. The credit belongs to the people who showed up, did the hard work, and made a difference, because it was the right thing to do. What we witnessed here is the kind of effort that builds strong communities. I'm grateful for each and every person who came out, and proud to stand alongside you."
Finally, to our community members, neighbors, and friends who offered their time, energy, and compassion, thank you. Your actions helped bring someone home safely. Your dedication and support continues to make Queen Anne's County the best place to live every day.”
Image credit: Queen Anne’s County Office of the Sheriff