Woman whose family was rescued from a burning car by two NYPD officers becomes a cop

Nearly 30 years after being rescued from a burning car in East Harlem, New York, Dennise Gomez reunites with the two NYPD officers who saved her. David Muir shares the America Strong story, and how the experience inspired her to become a police officer.

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[lailas.]

Wow, the way the officer said "Dios te bendiga" to her. He was so moved. 💕

[susanburnworth]

Prayers she stays safe on the streets. What a great story!

[mariebeveridge]

May God continue to protect this young woman while she protects those, and serves her country.🙏🏻

[rebeccamccann]

The circle is complete. Two brave men have inspired the woman they saved as a child to go on and save others as well . Good luck in your career, praying you remain safe to someday be an inspiration yourself!❤

[mikes]

Thank you for this video reminder!! So good to see something good online for a change!! And to thank those 2 men for saving a little girl and her becoming an upstanding person and officer!!!!

[KittenBowl]

Wonderful! She was so inspired the fact that they saved her risking their own lives and now she wants to hopefully do the same for the people of NY! 💞 So inspirational! 😊

[jeankroeber]

What a heartwarming story...may she continue to have a successful career, as she is obviously having the same in life. Bravo and Blessings.

[temporarylyyours]

Just the type of story that melts hearts!! 😢😢

[gilbertbonilla]

This is truly amazing when a young two year old child nearly lost her life if it wasn't from these two heroic Officers who saved this young child from a burning car some thirty years ago. Just like her rescuers, she too became a member of the NYPD following her NYPD Rescuers. What an amazing experience for this young woman. Truly Priceless, Officers Denise Gomez... 👏 🎉❤😊
God Bless your Heart, Officer Denise Gomez. 🙏 🙏 🙏

[pepperjonesugoChristian]

That’s what you work for. God bless, young lady and senior rescuers and your families with continued success.

[Starlove]

beautiful and heart warming. There are Angels walking amongst us. I love you ALL ❤🙏✨

[CARACACHICAMOS]

Blessings for the officers and for her too

[krishelfferich]

Officer Gomez please don't become a jaded cop...we need good cops more than ever now ! 😁👍

[donaldfox]

I remember that I'm from Brooklyn New York God bless you and be safe

[LM-zkrm]

With all the bad that detectives see I'm sure it's great getting to be able to see something like this that you were a part of

[lyndabegay]

That truly wonderful and congratulations to All of you 👍🤗

[deewelch]

These are the feel good stories we could use more of this is moving and heart warming.Salute to you young lady for joining the ranks of America's Finest..A beautiful thing to see

[mariatan]

Blessings and good safe life for all of you. Thank you for saving lives 24/7. Nana in hawaii and my hanai daughter in nyork as well.

[mommom]

How Wonderful ❤ God is Good 👍❣️ She was Saved For This Reason ✨✝️

[shirleyolivas]

Wow! Love that she wants to give back to help others. You go girl!