(January 20, 2011) -- transported to the Med Medical Facility in Memphis,
TN, where he is in critical condition as a result of injuries sustained in the
incident.
An account has been established under the Police Benevolent Foundation named the
“Officer Cody Gentry Fund” at Regions Bank. Donations can be made at any Regions
Bank so that the public can assist in the efforts to provide financial support
to Officer Gentry. Citizens can make donations directly to the account. All
donations to this account are used to aid Officer Gentry and his family with a
portion of the donations being used to aid fallen officers via the PBF’s “Fallen
Officer Fund. Donations can also be made through the Police Benevolent
Foundation's website.
Click Here To Donate
The Police Benevolent Foundation is now currently taking
donations via text for Officer Gentry. You can help Officer Gentry by texting
the phrase “COPS GENTRY” to 85944. A $10 donation will be made to the "Officer
Cody Gentry Fund" through your cell phone bill. The PBF is asking everyone to
please pass this information along to friends and family. Officer Gentry will
need all of us to rally behind him in these hard times.
According to Arkansas PBA member Lieutenant Damon Travis, “Our thoughts,
prayers, and support go out to Officer Gentry and his family during this
difficult time. This incident reminds us all of the dangers that law enforcement
officers face and the community support that is needed for our brave men and
women who protect us every day.”
It is with a heavy heart that the PBF and ARPBA ask for the help of the
community, both locally and nationally, to aid in it’s efforts to provide much
needed support to this officer in his time of need. |