Thank you to a local hero
On Monday, Oct. 6, while walking my dog on Union Street, I was viciously attacked by a large unattended dog that was freely running down the sidewalk with another large dog. Darrel White, of Peterborough, stopped his truck and heroically grabbed the dog off me and sheltered my little dog from harm. I suffered multiple injuries. Darrel most likely saved my life and my beloved dog’s life, for which we will be forever grateful. He is our hero.
We are also grateful to Aja Linton, of Wilton, who stopped and provided essential care and comfort to me at the scene. The timely and professional care of the Peterborough Fire and Rescue EMTs, Peterborough Police, Monadnock Hospital ER team, and Kevin Costello of Monadnock Orthopedics was exemplary and deeply appreciated.
My husband, Jim Hassinger, and I extend sincere thanks for the outpouring of love and support we are receiving from this wonderful community to help us heal physically and emotionally from this unnecessary tragedy.