Click here to learn of a police story the way it was meant to be told – a friendly considerate encounter of helpfulness portrayed by a policeman & the generosity of the community he serves.
Robert Wood & his family were returning to Eugene, Oregon from Alaska, short of money & attempting to sleep in their car in a park, when they encountered police Lieutenant David Natt.
Following the Eugene policy of police discretion regarding such situations Lieutenant Natt offered the family two free nights in a hotel as part of the program financially supported by the University Fellowship Church in Eugene. This was all the family needed to get on their feet.
The church's congregation decided several years ago to spend less money on themselves @ Christmas so that they could donate to this police discretion program.
"He made me want to be able to do the same kinds of things for other people," Robert said. "He took away the shame & let me know that he's just a person, I'm just a person & things like this happen. It was moving. I'm still thankful for the kindness this man showed me. I still try everyday to think of how I can help others."
Funny – this type of story, now an exception, is the way I learned it as a child – people helping people without government bureaucracy. We should all make it our business to institute similar programs in our communities. It is up to the family that was helped to return the favor to someone else in trouble whenever they can.
Reference posts: 1) Policeman Provides Standard To Follow & 2) Removing The Influence Of BO, de Blasio, & Sharpton Is Key To Solving Race Problems
Thought you would appreciate this one...made me think of the policeman 's kindness to the family in need. (BD then listed numerous examples of people helping people.)
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