
The members of FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH have been longtime supporters of veteran and law enforcement entities. Craig Johnson, a 15-year veteran of the Tulsa Police Department, was killed in the shooting.įollowing the shooting, the Tulsa community raised nearly $600,000 to support both officers' families. Zarkeshan, who just turned 27, was shot on June 29 during a traffic stop in east Tulsa. We are here for ya, brother, we love ya, and get well soon."Īfter viewing the videos, Zarkeshan, clearly shocked by the gesture, asked: "How did you guys get a hold of them?" Crank up some FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH to inspire ya. So keep that inner strength going, brother. We've gotta stay out of our heads and find that strength inside to pull up and fuck these motherfuckers. And I just wanted to send some words of support and encouragement. A couple of friends of yours reached out and said that you had been going through some real, real shit over there. As you know, guys, we're always supporting the team blue." " Officer Zarkeshan, happy birthday from FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH. He is then shown videos from Bathory and Kael.īathory played a few chords of "Happy Birthday" on his guitar before sharing some words of encouragement for the recovering officer. " FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH," Zark responded. "Who's your favorite band?", a loved one can be heard asking in a Facebook video shared on Monday (August 31). Zoltan Bathory and Chris Kael recorded special birthday messages for Zark after they were contacted by the officer's friends and family through Instagram. According to News On 6, a Tulsa police officer who was injured in a shooting three months ago was surprised with video greetings from two members of FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH.Īurash Zarkeshan, known affectionately as Zark, is recovering at a rehab facility after being shot in the head during a traffic stop in June.
