For the first time in 45 days, Corporal Carlos Brito will be home with his family. Sheriff Chad Chronister and members of the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office were honored to support Corporal Brito as he was discharged from Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Largo.
“I think we all just received the greatest gift knowing that both Corporal Brito and Deputy Santos will be home for the holidays,'“ said Sheriff Chad Chronister. “ I am overwhelmed with joy and gratitude as this community has reminded us why we do this job. This outpouring of love that we witnessed today and continue to witness every day allows us to kiss our loved ones goodbye and go out and serve and protect this community, not knowing what might lie ahead.”
Corporal Brito recounts the morning leading up to the horrifying attack, saying he kissed his baby daughter goodbye as she called ‘dada’ out to him.
"I became a deputy because I wanted to serve and protect," said Corporal Brito. "That day, I got up, I went to work, and we responded to that call to help. Unfortunately, bad things can happen, but I am not one to give up, and soon enough, I’ll be standing back up.”