Video: New Jersey State Trooper Proposes to Girlfriend as He is Released From the Hospital

CAMDEN, New Jersey -- A New Jersey State Police detective who was shot and wounded in the line of duty last month had a big surprise for his girlfriend as he proposed to her as he was released from the hospital on Wednesday.

Detective Richard Hershey, who had been recovering at Cooper University Hospital in Camden where he underwent surgery, popped the question to his now-fiance Nikki Grazioli as her sister Rachelle Alven captured the proposal on camera, according to WTXF-TV.

Nikki wrote the message below on Facebook after the proposal:

"He gave me a run for my money and brought out emotions I never knew were even possible. He has tested everything I am and brought out all and any strength I had stored up for the past 27 years. I can tell you that tears don’t run dry, eating can be overrated and my Trooper has brought braveness to a whole new level.We have both been overwhelmed and humbled with all the inboxes, texts and calls. We will never be able to tell you all enough how much we appreciate all the support and constant positive thoughts day in and day out. COVID halted all visitation and time has dragged making it seem nearly impossible to reach discharge. Today was the day!To family, friends, other police departments, New Jersey State Police and the nurses and doctors at Cooper...THANK YOU for today and the last 11 days.We now know that nightmares sometimes become reality and that time will be on our side for all sorts of healing coming this way. Kiss and hug everyone you know just a little tighter, I sure know I will.Let’s just say, this was one hell of a homecoming! I got to kiss and hug him for the first time in 11 days and ended up walking out with a fiancé!  He is home. He is alive. He is recovering. WE ARE ENGAGED! I love you Ric Larry, couldn’t be more happy to have you home, safe and officially ALL MINE."