In Ledyard, Coronavirus Cannot Stop Community From Caring

LEDYARD, CT — We're not crying. OK, we are. But they are tears of gratitude and love.

When Patch began receiving questions about why there was an emergency vehicle in town with lights and sirens being followed by dozens of cars, this reporter naturally reached out to Ledyard Police Department Lt. Kenneth Creutz to see what was up.

What was up was awesomeness.

Teachers from Gales Ferry and Gallup Hill School among others, banded together and en masse, got into their cars and, with a police escort for safety, drove through neighborhoods waving and yelling out to their students saying, "We love you." And, "We miss you."

Kids replied. And it's just a lovely thing to behold.

The above video is from the police cruiser of Sgt. Tom Olsen.

Students are home until ...we don't know when, as the COVID-19 pandemic wreaks its havoc. But often, the worst brings out the best. And that's what happened in Ledyard today.

And from Alan Bardfield of Gales Ferry, whose granddaughters watched and shared signs for their teachers, a shout-out to community.

"Thanks to all who were involved," he said to Patch.

Be still our collective hearts.