This month’s very special Community Partners of the Month are the Ohio Operation Flags of Freedom and Serpentini Chevrolet Strongsville. In his own words, Cleveland Division of Police Sgt. Tom Ross explains how this partnership began:
“When the Cleveland Police Foundation and former CPF Executive Director Rick DeChant heard that we were in critical need of a trailer and truck for the 300 mile Police Unity Tour, they immediately connected us with the incredible folks at Operation Flags of Freedom and Serpentini Chevrolet Strongsville.
“Without their support, we could not have completed the rigorous journey from New Jersey to Washington D.C., allowing us to honor several fallen officers from our area. Team Ohio is very grateful for the Cleveland Police Foundation, Rick DeChant and these very generous donors.”
“I would also like to thank these donors and my good friend and former colleague Rick DeChant for going the extra mile so Team Ohio could participate in the Police Unity Tour. It is because of their willingness to step forward and give support to our Heroes in Blue that the Cleveland Police Foundation is honored to name the Ohio Operation Flags of Freedom and Sepentini Chevrolet Strongsville its Community Partner of the Month for May 2025.
– Bob Guttu, CPF
Nominated by Sgt. Tom Ross
