Joplin Police Department honors nurse who risked life in effort to help fallen officer

(From Cox Monett Hospital)

In times of grief, love can help the heart to become stronger once more.

 
The Joplin Police Department and members of fallen officer Ben Cooper's family visited Cox Monett today to present Courtney Pfitzner, RN, with a plaque of appreciation.

 
On March 8, 2022, Courtney ran into danger to help a wounded officer. She assisted the officer using her expert nursing skills and consoled and comforted him with her sweet voice before he was whisked away in an ambulance.

 
A hero wearing a badge received his wings that day knowing he was loved by an angel.