JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Madison Schemitz, one of the victims severely injured in a June 3 Ponte Vedra stabbing, addressed the community Friday in a press conference to discuss the outpouring of support she has received since the incident.
Schemitz opted to only talk about her outlook on her recovery and what the future holds for her and nothing about the pending criminal case, incident, previous relationship or anything about the suspect. She was surrounded by family and friends, the St. Johns Sheriff's Office staff and the Brooks Rehabilitation staff who have been assisting in her recovery. SJSO was assisting as the liaison to the media.
"I just wanted to take this opportunity to thank everyone for the roles they played in my recovery thus far," said Schemitz. "To start, the St. Johns County Sheriff's [Office] and first responders responded quickly and diligently. Next, to my trauma and neuro teams at Memorial Hospital who kept me alive and followed me with great care since."
Schemitz continued giving her appreciation to many who have been alongside her in her recovery journey including doctors, nurses, nutritionists and therapy staff at Brooks Rehabilitation hospital.
"The individualized care and attentiveness has not gone unnoticed," Schemitz said. "Without you guys, I don't know where I would be today. So, thank you all for pushing me every day to reach my goals while also being a light in the darkness."
