Return of soldier scarecrow is sought by National Guard
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| This authentically uniformed Michigan National Guard scarecrow is still missing after being taken from the scarecrow display in Kellogg Park. |
The soldier, not known for intelligence or courage, was last seen tightly zip tied to a post in Kellogg Park in downtown Plymouth as part of the annual Halloween scarecrow display. Dressed in an authentic National Guard uniform and sporting his bulletproof vest, the soldier went missing over a weekend, according to Michigan Army National Guard recruiter Sgt. Gabrielle Lynne, who led the design and construction of the straw-filled creation.
Lynne said wearing the National Guard uniform is a “big deal” and that she was excited to bring her sons to downtown Plymouth to see the quasi-soldier on display. She said she was sure the authentic uniform and vest would draw a lot of attention from crowds, but she was very disappointed that it had been taken.
Lynne wants the uniform returned, with or without the scarecrow stuffing. She said if whoever took the creation wants to wear a uniform, they should join the National Guard and get a uniform with their own name on it.
She said this kind of behavior is exactly the kind of conduct service with the National Guard often helps young people overcome.
“Young people deserve a second chance and one mistake doesn't make who you are as a person,” Lynne told local news outlets. “I really would love to talk to that person. Really.”
