DEL CITY, Okla. (KFOR) – KFOR is honoring a younger boy from Del Metropolis who spent his summer season financial savings feeding first responders.
The summer season of 2023 was one for the historical past books – a world pandemic, worldwide lockdown and civil unrest at dwelling.
The damaging work of policing was compounded by a lethal virus infecting the frontlines.
“We all the sudden needed to change how we stay our lives,” mentioned Maj. Bradley Rule.
Gabriel DeLeon labored all summer season, final summer season, saving his hard-earned money for one thing particular.
He did chores. mowed lawns and folded laundry.
“He watches the information and he is very empathetic to issues occurring,” mentioned Gabriel’s mom Amber Cochran “Someday he mentioned, ‘I do know what I will do with my cash.'”
As a substitute of spending the cash on himself, Gabriel purchased dozens of cookies for the officers at Del Metropolis Police Division.
“He saved cash throughout quarantine to reward our native heroes, and I really feel that has set a terrific instance for the neighborhood,” mentioned First Constancy Financial institution’s Ana Guerrero.
Gabriel is a Mighty Mustang from Epperly Heights Elementary in Del Metropolis.
When directors at Mid Del Colleges heard about his good deed, they nominated Gabriel for ‘Pay It Ahead’
“Our households aren’t rich people, however they’re rich of their spirit,” mentioned Epperly Heights principal, Kevin Hill. “Gabriel is an incredible child.”
Gabriel is a real instance of geniuine kindness who has set an instance for the neighborhood.
First Constancy Financial institution, Mid Del Colleges and Del Metropolis Police helped Information 4’s Ali Meyer organize a shock presentation for Gabriel.
“Gabriel, I can inform you’re so nervous,” mentioned Hill. “Simply calm down. You are not in bother. You’ve gotten accomplished some wonderful issues for our first responders!”
Principal Hill introduced Gabriel with $200 money, adopted by one other $200 introduced by Del Metropolis Police Main, Bradley Rule.
“Due to Channel 4 and because of (First Constancy Financial institution), we wish to provide you with $200 additionally,” mentioned Main Rule.
Gabriel bought a police patch from the Chief and a behind-the-scenes tour of headquarters.
“Gabriel is a shining mild for us,” Maj. Rule mentioned.
a shining mild who might have a future in neighborhood policing.
Gabriel tells Information 4 he’s going to avoid wasting his $400 reward.
Final yr’s pandemic summer season financial savings is paying dividends in kindness in Del Metropolis.
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