10-year-old girl walks into police station and brings tough and powerful officers to tears with 2 simple words
The power of words is known to many irrespective of their background, stature or any other credit. Words can make or break and an evident example is that of 10-year-old Savanah Solis' story, per KHOUN. The little girl was taken aback by unpleasant news regarding police officers’ deaths and wanted to do something about it. As a child, there was not much she could do but she made it a point to render two words to hundreds of officers in East Texas, Dallas and even Austin. As macho, well-built and tough as these officers were, they were moved to tears on hearing these two words.
The 10-year-old was disturbed after hearing about the murder of two New York officers around the holiday season. Her dream of becoming a police officer pushed her to empathize with how saddening the news was. Savannah’s mom, Debbie, recalled the immense love and support the girl had for police officers all over the world. Inspired and mesmerized by their line of duty, she hoped and wished only the best for each of them. “We would drive by and see them stopping somebody and in the backseat she would pray, asking God to take care of them,” the mom recounted. The news of the officers’ deaths took to her heart and she wanted to do something. The little girl decided to write personally to hundreds of officers.
Her letters had two words recurring each time, “Thank you.” Furthermore, the girl explained as best as she could what their service meant to her and how grateful she was for saving lives. During her Christmas break, the girl went all out making these letters and posting them—she even delivered a few personally. “You are my heroes. I want to say don’t stop, please don’t give up. Many do not care or appreciate the sacrifices you make every day. But I do,” the girl remarked. Savannah added a note of inspiration which read, “Many are standing with me today to let you know that you matter. Officers across Texas, you matter to me. Officers in New York City, you matter to me. Officers all across America, you matter to me. Please keep taking care of us.”
A video revealed the excitement and awe the 10-year-old had for the officers, per KXAN. She went about taking autographs of as many as she could. Debbie noted that her daughter didn’t want celebrity or artist autographs but those of the cops. All the officers are seen shaking hands and getting teary-eyed as they read the cards colored and highlighted with the title, “My hero.” The encounter she had with these amazing cops revealed the power gratitude holds. Austin Police Department Assistant Chief Jessica Robledo felt proud of the girl’s gesture and of the fact that their role was so valued in someone’s eyes.
“The words she spoke from her heart touched every single officer. I noticed everyone was trying to blink back tears. That’s what it’s all about. She is an old soul. She knows the right thing to say and I don’t think she even realizes the impact of her words on these officers and this department,” she remarked. As Savannah grew up, she continued to look out for officers, wishing them the best and working on her dream of becoming an officer.