June 13, 2017, 01:39 PM
olfuzzyTexas police buy new AC for WWII vet
Another attaboy for the Police
FORT WORTH, Texas – The Fort Worth police officers were just a few hours into their shift when they responded to what is considered the lowest priority 911 call.
But when the officers got to the elderly man's house and saw it was 85 degrees inside with a broken AC unit, they knew they had to help.
following his call for help
FORT WORTH, Texas – The Fort Worth police officers were just a few hours into their shift when they responded to what is considered the lowest priority 911 call.
But when the officers got to the elderly man's house and saw it was 85 degrees inside with a broken AC unit, they knew they had to help.
At 95 years old, Julius Hatley may be a little difficult to understand, but his infectious laugh says all you need to know about the World War ll vet.
Hatley woke up Thursday morning drenched in sweat. His old window AC unit had stopped working. Unsure of what to do, he called 911.
Officer William Margolis and Christopher Weir responded to Hatley's Fort Worth home just after 8 a.m. The men took one look at the disabled unit and quickly came up with a solution.
“I talked to my partner and I talked to the gentleman and said, ‘Look, we’re going to help you out. I'll be back in just a little bit. I promise you.’” Margolis said.
The officers went to Home Depot to buy Hatley a new AC unit. Officer Weir snapped a photo of his partner at the checkout counter. Weir shared the picture on social media. The kind gesture quickly spread online.
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017...s-call-for-help.htmlJune 13, 2017, 01:48 PM
grecoA wonderful story. Bravo.
June 13, 2017, 02:06 PM
arfmelGod bless all three of them.
June 13, 2017, 03:08 PM
bigdealThat was a terrific story. And yes, may god bless all of those involved.
Oh, and an attaboy to the Home Depot store management for kicking in for the AC. Somebody at that store understands the value of positive PR work.
June 13, 2017, 03:54 PM
Fla. JimAbove and beyond! There goes the men in Blue again. God bless them all.
June 13, 2017, 05:19 PM
sig229-SASWhat a great team!! I wish it had more attention from the MSM...
June 13, 2017, 06:58 PM
clubleaf206I read also that a local HVAC company is going to replace his central AC at no cost. People are also looking into painting his trim, replacing his windows and figuring a way to keep him supplied with groceries.
June 13, 2017, 07:29 PM
357fuzzVery cool(no pun intended) by all involved. He and his generation did big favors for all of us. Good that some did something for him in return.
June 13, 2017, 08:55 PM
LeeannExcellent. Very good to hear.
June 13, 2017, 09:00 PM
h2oysBravo to the Fort Worth officers!