What I truly admire is when people go above and beyond their duty to help others.
Police officers, firefighters, and hospital staff all serve in vital ways—but some take that extra step to bring comfort when it’s not required.
A great example is Officer James Hurst of Savannah, Georgia. In May 2016, a 16-month-old boy was found wandering alone. Police brought him to the hospital for a checkup, where he became scared and upset.
Officer Hurst stayed with the child, eventually picking him up and comforting him until he fell asleep. “It was just human instinct,” Hurst said. “He needed someone.”
A photo of the touching moment went viral on Facebook, with thousands praising his compassion. But Hurst humbly insisted he was just doing his job: “It’s what we do every day.”
The boy was later placed in the care of social services and was reported to be safe and healthy.
