Cops Escort 5-Year-Old Indiana Boy to School After Dad Dies in the Line of Duty

It was a heartbreaking moment as police officers and sheriff's deputies stood shoulder to shoulder, showing their support for a 5 year old boy who was returning to school for the first time since his father was killed in the line of duty. Little Dakota's father, Rob Pitts, was a 16-year veteran of the Terre Haute, Indiana Police Department. On May 4th he was killed while investigating a homicide. When it was time to return to school after his dad's funeral, Dakota had a simple request. #InsideEdition

[t._____keane]

Poor kid, lost his father at a very young age. Now he has people to protect him always.

[yopumyj]

Imagine you’re just at school and the entire police force is with a kid

[morningstarxiv]

My father was a police officer for almost 45 years. Retired after 8 years of being the Chief. At his funeral over 50 officers showed up, stood in a line, all shook my hand and told me how much they respected my father. My worst fear is never living up to the legacy he left me.

[chrisbee]

His dad sure is proud of his old buddies!!!

What a display of respect!!! He must have been an awesome person!!!

[apwrson]

15 years later he becomes a police officer. I won’t be surprised

[justrandomthings]

Safe to say no bully will ever touch him after seeing all those cops.

[johnnylego]

5 years later, I truly hope each and every officer is there for that young man. You never know when it could be your turn. Always protect the fallen’s loved ones!!! ❤❤❤❤

[AngelArzuaga]

I lost both my parents when I was 15, I know the pain that he is feeling. Only God can heal that pain. 🙏. I pray that God heals this young man.

[krzysiekzdrojewski]

"It's enough to make a grown man cry, and that's alright"

[gurrenlaggan]

As a wise man once said, “A man doesn’t die when he is killed, a man is only killed when he is forgotten.”

[DuckHunt_]

Poor boy, I wanted to hug him and say that everything is fine and that his father will always be with him and will watch him from up there and now his father is in a better place

[movieentertainer]

I feel so sorry for that boy.
I know how it feels when you lose a dad it's not easy.
But I'm glad he got his request granted.

[princeorphee]

Bully: bring your friends I ain't afraid of you
Boy: bet!

[KevinCummingsFitness]

Having the whole police force on your side when you get a little older would be a smart idea

[amisi]

Im in tears. RIP fallen officers and prayers to this little boy

[hajaga]

Well done! I hope they continue to stay by his and his family for the rest of their lives.

[ceilingunlimited]

The little guy just looks so sad. All he wants is his dad back, and that can't be done for him.

[mauricepatrickoconnor]

Your father dead is tragic for any child. God bless this young boy and family.

[ronaldmcdonald]

What a tragedy, that boy must be devastated! No child deserves to lose a loving parent at such a young age. I lost my grandmother to covid 2 years ago, she was 90 but I feel cheated she died of the pandemic. I recon she had another 10 years ahead of her, RIP!

[jarrodpatterson]

This breaks my heart. Much love to the young man and his family. 😊