‘I will be back’: Community hosts fundraiser for MCSO Deputy who was injured in wreck
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — The community showed its support Saturday for Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Deputy Josh Moseley by hosting a fundraiser to support him after a July wreck almost claimed his life.
“Does it hurt being out here? It does. I’m in pain right now, but nothing was going to stop me from being here to show my appreciation,” said Josh Moseley.
Following severe injuries and several surgeries, the detective credits his faith for still being alive, calling it a miracle.
In one of his first appearances since the wreck, the community embraced Moseley with hugs and expressions of appreciation.
“The feeling that I have in my heart for this is a completely unexplainable feeling. To see this community come together like this, it’s really heartwarming,” Moseley said.
Stan Clemons, a long-time friend of Moseley, described him as a human being like no other who’d give someone his last. Clemons said Moseley’s humbleness is what makes him even more special.
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“Josh is one of a kind. He served our country number one, and now he’s serving our community, and that’s servant’s heart. If we had more Josh Moseleys, this world would be better off,” Clemons said.
Saturday’s event at Valhalla Funeral Home included vendors and small businesses, and all of the proceeds went to his family.
With first responders like Moseley putting their lives on the line daily, Kelly Russell says the fundraiser was a no-brainer.
“We could not do what we do without the officers, their support staff and the EMTs. Their serving heart is unmeasurable,” Russell said.
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Moseley doesn’t remember a lot from the night he was injured, but what he’ll never forget is how the community has united to uplift him and his family during an unthinkable time.
He says what’s helping him heal is seeing North Alabama rally behind him. Despite a long road to recovery, he’s motivated more than ever to get back in uniform to serve his community.
“Life is short, and times like this really make you realize that tomorrow is never promised. I want to give back to this community the best I can to show the same love that I’ve been shown during this time of need,” Moseley said.
Saturday’s event raised thousands of dollars that will go toward Moseley’s medical expenses and other unexpected costs.
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