A teen who spent his birthday in a Coquitlam jail cell recently got an unexpected late-night visit from an RCMP officer thatBԪַs warming the hearts of many online.
The boy, who Mounties said has a significant police history, was spending the weekend of his 15th birthday in police custody recently, according to a news release Tuesday.
The unusual celebration started when Staff Sgt. Paul Vadik went to visit the teen in his cell to check on him, and realized it was his birthday. So, the police officer went and bought him a cake with a red and white candle with a star, as well as a card.
BԪַIt was important to let him know that somebody cared,BԪַ Vadik said, adding that while the teen BԪַhad a lot of struggle in his young lifeBԪַ kindness matters.BԪַ
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Upon his release, the teen was given VadikBԪַs contact information.
BԪַObviously this isnBԪַt something we can do for everyone, but I want young people to understand that police arenBԪַt their enemies,BԪַ he said. BԪַAny time that young guy wants to turn his life around, IBԪַll be ready.BԪַ
Shortly after the moment was made public by Coquitlam RCMP, Facebook users were quick to offer their approval of the gesture that many described as BԪַbeyond the call.BԪַ
BԪַThis teen will remember this moment for a long time!! Bless you for doing this!!,BԪַ said Ruth MacDonald.
BԪַAmazing and sometimes this is all someone needs to make a change in their life, to know someone cares about them,BԪַ said Andrea Buono.
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