'Tysdal Strong' tees, apparel sales raise money for injured firefighter's family
HAILEY HILL | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 7 months AGO
Tee shirts and other apparel designed by firefighters and family members close to Coeur d'Alene Fire Department engineer David Tysdal feature an outline of Idaho as well as the phrase "Tysdal Strong."
"This shirt’s front design features a Maltese cross adorned with three stars — each representing one of these courageous men who selflessly served their community," the Vast Apparel website reads.
Tysdal Strong apparel can be purchased through this QR code.
As Coeur d’Alene Fire Department engineer David Tysdal begins a lengthy recovery process, visible reminders of the community’s support will welcome him when he returns home.
Designed by firefighters and family members, 100% of proceeds from the sale of specially made T-shirts will support Tysdal and his family through the Red and Blue Foundation.
The shirt’s front design features a Maltese cross adorned with three stars — one for Tysdal, and one each for battalion chiefs Frank Harwood and John Morrison, who lost their lives in the June 29 shooting.
The back of each shirt includes an outline of the state of Idaho, a heart in the location of Coeur d’Alene, the shadows of evergreen trees and two simple, powerful words: “Tysdal Strong.”
Coeur d’Alene firefighter Matthew Glenn said the goal was to create a “positive and uplifting” design.
“We felt that it would be good to have (something) supporting Dave in his recovery process,” Glenn said.
The shirts are being sold online by Idaho Falls-based company Vast Apparel. Hoodies and hats with similar designs are also available.
Donations to each of the firefighters’ families can be made through the Red and Blue Foundation website, redbluefoundation.org.
Tysdal Strong apparel is available at https://vast-apparel.com/collections/tysdal-strong.
"This shirt’s front design features a Maltese cross adorned with three stars — each representing one of these courageous men who selflessly served their community," the Vast Apparel website reads.
Tysdal Strong apparel can be purchased through this QR code.ARTICLES BY HAILEY HILL
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