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Officer injured in Houston helicopter crash receives new truck
Officer Chase Cormier suffered severe injuries and survived a helicopter crash that killed his partner.
HOUSTON - A ‘Houston hero’ was celebrated in a very special way on Thursday.
Doggett Ford and the 100 Club partnered up to give Officer Chase Cormier a new 2020 Ford F-150 truck.
In May, Cormier suffered severe injuries and survived a helicopter crash that resulted in the death of his longtime partner Officer Jason Knox.'
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Cormier received his truck Thursday at the Ford dealership.
"It’s been a blessing to realize and feel the support not only of the citizens of Houston but of all over the world,” said Cormier.
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The 100 Club will cover $50,000 of the truck expense and Doggett Ford will contribute the rest.