Most of the time, Police officers have no idea what kind of a situation they are really walking into until they arrive at the scene when responding to a radio call. They are brave for how they put their lives on the line for complete strangers every single day. Well, one police officer in particular not only answered a plea for help but went above and beyond to help the caller.
When a South Carolina police officer responded to a 13-year-old boy’s phone call, he had no idea what to expect.
According to multiple reports, 13-year-old Cameron Simmons called Sumter Police after having a domestic dispute with his mom and told police he didn’t want to live there anymore. He admitted his mom had scolded him because the young boy was playing video games with his elder brother.
But Officer Gaetano Acerra soon learned the issue was much deeper than that.
Cameron led the officer inside his house, and then into his bedroom. His room was completely empty. His clothes were thrown in a trash bag. He didn’t even have a bed.
The officer learned Cameron’s mother fell on hard times after having to make an unexpected move from Texas to South Carolina to care for a sick relative.
Acerra couldn’t help but be affected by hearing Cameron speak about his everyday life and how the family was living.
Deeply moved, the police officer decided to do something out of the ordinary, something that goes above and beyond the standard tasks of a police officer.
Cameron, his brother, and his mom had no idea that Officer Acerra was busy organizing a major surprise. He spent weeks gathering items for the family — and putting together a complete bedroom for his new friend Cameron.
With the help of his brother, Acerra loaded up and dropped off a brand new desk, chair, television, bed, and Wii game system for Cameron. He also gave Cameron’s brother a full bedroom and an air hockey table for them to play together.
Cameron was shocked to tears. His grateful mother was in complete disbelief. And after the story went viral, people from all over the world began making contributions to the family.
Watch the video below to see how this unbelievable chain of kindness unfolded.
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Sources: OpposingViews, ABC News, LittleThings.com
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