Man Attends Boy’s Funeral In Spider Man Suit, When He Takes Off The Mask…Everyone Cries

In a heart-breaking story from Fort Worth, Texas a little boy is given the send-off he deserves. 5 year old Joshua drowned in a swimming pool in his backyard and the responding officer, Damon Cole, did everything he could to save the little boy. Cole was unsuccessful in his efforts and Joshua was gone.

During Joshua’s funeral, a guest had arrived dressed up as Spiderman. Only when he took off his mask did everyone realize it was Damon. During his failed resuscitation, Damon had noticed that the boy was wearing a Spiderman T-shirt and Spiderman shoes. He understood that the masked superhero was the boy’s favorite.

Unable to get the boy’s memory out of his head, Damon decided to honor him and attend his funeral dressed up as his favorite superhero. Now, it is no easy task for a grown man to wear a tight superhero costume in front of so many strangers. Many are viewing what Damon did as a touching act and Joshua’s family have said that his actions have helped them cope a little better. They even called him to to the front during the funeral to thank him.

This officer went above and beyond the call of duty in order to help this family. Law enforcement officers see so many bad things happen every day and it sometimes changes the way they see the world. We are so glad that Damon knows there is still good in the world, even if you have to make it yourself! He sure brightened this gloomy day with his sweet, heartfelt gesture.

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Stories Of Police Kindness That Prove Even Tough Cops Have A Sweet Spot

Police officers put their lives on the line every day to keep us safe. Here are a few heartwarming stories about police officers via rasmussen.edu:

“Police officer” is the answer many young kids give when asked what they want to be when they grow up. Police are real-life superheroes in the eyes of many, thanks to officers like these who go above and beyond their call of duty.

1. “When No One Showed Up to Autistic Boy’s Birthday Party, Strangers Saved the Day”

The police in Osceola County, Florida, saved the day for 6-year-old Glenn Buratti when no one came to his birthday party. The sheriff’s office learned of the situation via Facebook, and they made sure Glenn’s birthday was a celebration he’d never forget.

1. “Police Officers Take Daughter of Fallen Cop to Father-Daughter Dance”

Police officers have opportunities to turn bad situations into good during their off-duty time, too. A group of officers from two departments in Arizona proved that when they escorted the daughter of a fallen officer to her school’s father-daughter dance. These officers transformed tragic circumstances into an opportunity to show a young girl that she’s surrounded by support, even in life’s toughest moments.

1. “Officers Act of Kindness Helps Shoplifter Out of Difficult Situation”

London, Ken., officer Justin Roby took action when he learned that a would-be shoplifter was a single father who had fallen on hard times and was stealing formula for his 6-month-old baby. Instead of issuing a citation, Roby purchased the baby formula himself and gifted it to the man.

1. “Cop Carries Women with MS Down Stairs”

Wayne County, Mich., sheriff’s deputy Mark Bennetts swept a Detroit woman off her feet as she stood contemplating her options to get down a long flight of stairs. The woman, who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2000, asked for Bennetts’ help descending the staircase so he picked her up and delivered her into a waiting car.

1. “Police Officer’s Last Act of Kindness Minutes before Death”

San Diego, Calif., police officer Jeremy Henwood bought lunch for a boy he didn’t know, just minutes before the officer was killed in an unprovoked shooting rampage six blocks from the McDonald’s restaurant.

1. “Texas Officer Gives Homeless Man Helping Hand”

Odessa, Texas, police officer Jeremy Walsh gave a homeless man a pair of boots and a bottle of water after noticing the soles of the man’s shoes were worn completely through. Walsh said he sees the man frequently during his patrols and thought he could use the boots more than himself.

1. “Photo of Toronto Cop Mark Borsboom Tying Senior’s Shoes is Touching”

Toronto, Canada, police officer Mark Borsboom helped a sick, elderly man by tying his shoes for him. The photo went viral after being posted on a private citizen’s Twitter and Instagram pages.

1. “California Police Officer Michael Kohr Replaces Little Girl’s Stolen Bike”

Oxnard, Calif., police officer Michael Kohr replaced a little girl’s stolen bike after her mother filed a tear-filled police report. Kohr surprised the family with the bike and even stuck around to help teach her how to ride it.