Templeton, CA: Below we have posted the articles from KEYT, KCOY and KSBY News about the event. Members of Welcome Home Military Heroes gathered at multiple bridges in Templeton with American Flags to welcome home Sheriff Deputy Nick Dreyfus. We want to thank everyone who came out to support our local Hero. We also want to thank the California Highway Patrol for shutting down the bridge to protect us from traffic.
To watch the video from the event: Welcome Home Wounded Sheriff Deputy – Welcome Home Military Heroes Facebook Live
SLO County Sheriff’s deputy returns home after being wounded in Paso Robles shooting
KSBY- SLO Co. Sheriff’s Deputy shot in face in Paso Robles returns home
KEYT/ KCOY Article:
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, Calif. – San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s deputy Nicholas Dreyfus finally returned home after being hospitalized for weeks following the shooting in Paso Robles.
Deputy Dreyfus was shot in the face while responding to the active shooter situation earlier this month.
Welcome Home Military Heroes made the announcement he would be returning home Sunday afternoon.
Deputy Dreyfus reportedly underwent a successful surgery. According to the last update shared by the Sheriff’s Office, Dreyfus was in guarded condition but his prognosis was good.
On the morning of June 3, Deputy Dreyfus reflected online about his experience in law enforcement and how he felt drawn to protect his community.
The Military Heroes organization invited residents to help welcome Deputy Dreyfus home by lining the overpass bridges in Paso Robles and Templeton with American flags.
They requested that the community gather at 3:30 p.m. Sunday on the bridge from Vineyard Drive to Templeton Road in Templeton to cheer for Deputy Dreyfus.
Participants were encouraged to bring their own flags.
Deputy Dreyfus traveled down the southbound lanes of the 101 freeway.
KSBY Article:
The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s deputy who was shot in the face during an active shooting in Paso Robles earlier this month returned home Sunday afternoon.
Sheriff’s vehicles escorted Deputy Nicholas Dreyfus, who was recovering at a trauma center outside of the county, to his home.
A crowd also gathered around 3.30 p.m. on the Vineyard Dr. overpass with American flags and signs to greet Deputy Dreyfus as he drove on Highway 101.
Welcome Home Military Heroes posted on its Facebook page to encourage people to welcome him home.
Deputy Dreyfus was shot while responding to reports of a shooting at the Paso Robles Police Department on June 10th.
The shooter, later identified as Mason Lira, shot at the responding officers, ultimately shooting Dreyfus in the face. Dreyfus was flown to a trauma center in another county where he has undergone multiple surgeries.
Dreyfus, 28, has worked for the Sheriff’s Office for nearly two years and is assigned to the North County Sheriff’s Station in Templeton.