The Letter
“I want to be you when I grow up,” the message started out nicely enough. “Thank you for your service, Donald.” Eddy was stunned to the core. The officer’s chest tightened as he inhaled. He had to take action. His first thought was to do something to repay the courtesy, but then he realized who the boy’s mother was.
His Response
The message overwhelmed Eddy, who knelt down and accepted the boy’s hug. Eddy welcomed him, “Hello,” and the young man smiled back. “I’m Deputy Eddy Macintosh, and you must be Donald!”. As he let go of the youngster, he exclaimed. Donald’s mother grinned fondly over them. Eddy’s eyes started to tear up when she showed what she had.