Viewfinder: A Day at the Park to Honor Officer Kuzak

Cars bustled in and out of Peterswood Park Saturday afternoon in support of , who was shot in the line of duty April 4 in Clairton.

In attendance, Officer Kuzak mingled with supporters, loved ones, their furry friends and police K-9s. A rabies clinic, sponsored by the Washington County Animal Control and  was held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., with donations benefitting the Officer James Kuzak Benefit Fund.

The day's festivities also consisted of K-9 and search-and-rescue dog demonstrations, a bake sale and a Chinese auction, in addition to a savory-smelling cookout—Peters Township police officer Dave Stanton posing as the ever-smiling burger chef.

Officer Kuzak, gratified and in the highest of spirits, admitted there's no been no downtime. 

"Rehab is wicked," he said. "I'm now walking with braces on, which I never expected."

With no intermission and infinite support, he said staying busy has made him want to work that much harder.

"I'm treating this like an adventure," he said. 

Yvonne Kemp, a dear friend of Kuzak's, was responsible for organizing the event. For a list of events, and to donate, visit the Support Officer Jim Kuzak website here.

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