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On Saturday May 31, 2008  the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts teamed up to hold a benefit car wash for injured Bakersfield Police Officer Dennis Eddy. While on duty last February Officer Eddy sustained a gunshot injury to his right leg. Doctors decided to partially amputate the leg due to complications from the wound, a decision which has placed an undue hardship on his family.

Nearly 30 Scouts and parents came out to wash cars and accept donations for the Eddy family. Several Bakersfield Police Officers stopped by to talked to the Scouts and thank them for their efforts. Officer Eddy and his family also visited the Scouts with sons Andrew and Brennan even washing a few cars.

“The Scouts wanted to show Officer Eddy that we appreciate his sacrifice for us, and to do something for him,” said Cubmaster Dewayne Marney. “I am very proud to be a part of these Troops and the BSA Family.”

The event raised over $500 for Officer Eddy and his family. If you would like to help donations can be sent to: Bakersfield Police Officers Association, PO Box 2501, Bakersfield, CA 93303.