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Police officer leaves a gift to one in need
By Rick Mann, rmann@starlocalnews.com
It's hard to support a family these days. Much tougher for some than others, but across the board there's nothing easy about paying bills and putting food on the table.
And while hope is a little difficult to come by at times, inevitably a story comes your way that proves life just isn't that bad.
J.D. Miles of CBS 11 reported that a Plano policeman, who prefers to remain anonymous, was in the news this week for making a man's Christmas season a little bit happier - maybe a great deal happier.
The officer, while on patrol, came across a motorist, Hayden Carlo, who had allowed his registration sticker to expire. Carlo told the officer and Miles that it was a lack of funds that kept him from getting the car registered.
Carlo told Miles that he could take care of his family or get the car registered. He took care of his family.
The officer obviously heard what Carlo had to say. He went back to his patrol car, wrote out a ticket for the expired tag and gave it to Carlo. When Carlo opened the ticket, he found a $100 bill. As I suppose would happen to most of us, emotion overtook the man.
Generally, the only time a person has business with a policeman is when the lights and siren come on behind you. You're instantly in a bad mood because of it and the officer knows it. You know money is about to leave your pocket.
How often do you find out money is entering your pocket?
Police officers go out of their way every day in this county. We shouldn't be surprised when we hear one of these heartwarming stories. But it is fun to celebrate the season with a story like this.
All of Plano should be proud of this officer. I know the city manager is proud. I'm sure the police chief is proud along with fellow officers and city employees.
Don't forget to express your appreciation to this one officer for the kindness he showed and also every police officer who puts his or her life on the line every day to make your life safer.
Rick Mann is the executive editor for Star Community Newspapers. Opinions expressed are his own.
And while hope is a little difficult to come by at times, inevitably a story comes your way that proves life just isn't that bad.
J.D. Miles of CBS 11 reported that a Plano policeman, who prefers to remain anonymous, was in the news this week for making a man's Christmas season a little bit happier - maybe a great deal happier.
The officer, while on patrol, came across a motorist, Hayden Carlo, who had allowed his registration sticker to expire. Carlo told the officer and Miles that it was a lack of funds that kept him from getting the car registered.
Carlo told Miles that he could take care of his family or get the car registered. He took care of his family.
The officer obviously heard what Carlo had to say. He went back to his patrol car, wrote out a ticket for the expired tag and gave it to Carlo. When Carlo opened the ticket, he found a $100 bill. As I suppose would happen to most of us, emotion overtook the man.
Generally, the only time a person has business with a policeman is when the lights and siren come on behind you. You're instantly in a bad mood because of it and the officer knows it. You know money is about to leave your pocket.
How often do you find out money is entering your pocket?
Police officers go out of their way every day in this county. We shouldn't be surprised when we hear one of these heartwarming stories. But it is fun to celebrate the season with a story like this.
All of Plano should be proud of this officer. I know the city manager is proud. I'm sure the police chief is proud along with fellow officers and city employees.
Don't forget to express your appreciation to this one officer for the kindness he showed and also every police officer who puts his or her life on the line every day to make your life safer.
Rick Mann is the executive editor for Star Community Newspapers. Opinions expressed are his own.
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