Traffic Stop Leads to Cops Helping Senior Set Up His New TV

When a police officer in Michigan pulled over a car for speeding, he found he had a different situation on his hands -- an upset senior citizen who shared his problems. “My wife’s real sick,” the man told an officer from the Sterling Heights PD. “I bought a television today because I want to make my wife happy, and I can’t get it hooked up,” he continued. The officer offered to come by the family’s house to help. An hour later, he and two colleagues came by to set up the new device. #news

[JustaUsernd]

This made me smile honestly, that poor old man trying to fight off tears just to make his wife happy is wholesome. And the police helping them is heartwarming and reassuring because those cops care.

[SaharaColeman]

The man’s voice sounded so sad when he was explaining about his wife. I hope she’s gonna be okay, they’re at the age where they don’t need any stress. 🥺

[exeryn]

The fact that theres a little bit of hope in this world, makes me happy. I hope we see more things like this.

[wallaceahtone]

According to stats: seniors have the highest rates of suicide compared to other age groups. There is nothing pleasant, or glamorous about getting old. We younger people need to have a heart for our elders and show them care and concern. Our societal culture promotes selfeshness and expedience, which isn't good for anyone, let alone our vulnerable elders.

[pamelicious]

Kindness is key. Not only did the officer show up, he brought along two more officers to help.

[MonsterIsABlock]

Senior's and TV's always come together.

[akiba]

That was so sweet of them this man was obviously distraught and i hate that he doesn't seem to have any family support

[noahmeloche]

This elderly gentleman is so wholesome!

[S.]

This is community oriented policing at its finest!

[catm]

poor guy when he said his wifes sick and his sons mentally ill he sounded like he was about to break <3

[dollazNzentz]

There’s a old woman that lives in my apartment who was going around knocking on people’s doors needing help setting up her phone. I could tell she was embarrassed to ask for help. I went over and helped her set it all up. She didn’t know you had to put batteries in the back. After we got it all set up she was so grateful and we started talking about life. Her husband had died a decade or so ago and she’d been living in that apartment for over 20 years. I learned she was a dancer in Chicago and worked as a playboy bunny in one of the gentleman’s clubs there. She’s met a lot of the great singers and performs. Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby, Bob Hope etc. She’d traveled the world and continually said what an amazing life she had lived. Fascinating woman and it was so
awesome to have heard her life story

[IntrepidFraidyCat]

Sometimes it's help with the little things in life that can have a huge impact.

[marcusdub]

"Help" means so much more than just "emergency", it's an appeal to our humanity.

[imthebest]

That gives me goosebumps when that elderly was talking bout his wife and son

[kevinnguyen]

The old guy was lucky to find a kind and helping person to help him for free with the TV setup. If he hired a cable guy to do TV setup with just only a few minutes of work. It would've probably cost him $100 or maybe $200 if its a rush job.

[paigehunter]

aww poor guy he sounded so sad, but the officer helping made my day a little better

[wolfsmaul-ger]

this was really nice, instead of just giving him a warning he actually solved the problem that made him speed

[shawna]

30 secs in and I’m tryna hold back tears, jus hearing his voice as he’s trying to explain to the cop everything 😭😭

[maryshoemaker]

I love police officers they do MORE than their jobs 👮‍♀️💙👮🏽‍♂️

[TheGuidedIntuitive]

So heartwarming♡ Well done guys! Well done.