Shaun Terry and girlfriend Holly Williamson loved riding dirt bikes. They were doing just that Saturday near Farmington when Terry was about to spring a surprise.
(FOX2)- “I had the ring in my pocket,” Terry said. But before Terry could propose to his girlfriend, she crashed. Williamson was airlifted to Mercy Hospital where she is in critical condition. Terry has remained by her side ever since.
“It’s pretty traumatic and kind of hard to bear, and hard to take a grasp of everything,” he said.
Terry said the support from family and friends has been greatly appreciated. His coworkers at the Overland Police Department wanted to find a way to help as well.
“My heart just sank and I wanted to do something,” said Overland Police Sgt. Theresa Cover.
Cover launched a GoFundMe account to help with medical expenses and long term needs.
Terry was the city’s officer of the year in 2015.
Cover said whenever someone was looking for help Terry was one of the first to offer a hand. She believes it’s time to return the favor.
“He’s provided for our community and I think the community should definitely provide for him now,” Cover said.