There aren’t many surviving veterans from World World II left, but 92-year-old Louis C. Hicks is one of them.
Throughout his life, he always strived to do the right thing, this includes when America was called to defend Europe’s freedom against Adolf H-itler and the N-azis.
One day recently, Louis discovered that some tools were missing from the workshop behind his house. He alerted the police to the theft, chiefly in the hope that they could catch the thief.
All Louis wanted was his tools back, but when Officer Chasity Salazar showed up on the scene, she insisted on taking a look around Louis’ home.
Louis knew at that moment that he couldn’t hide what was happening in his kitchen. Officer Chasity looked around, saw what she needed to see, then immediately left. She promised not to disturb him again.
Louis, 92, didn’t know she’d been doing a spot of detective work in his house and was planning on returning with something to make his life a hell of a lot easier.
Louis had fought for his country during World War II, but when it came to taking care of his own needs he was simply too proud to ask for help. Fortunately, Officer Chasity recognized the signs that someone needed help and decided to act immediately.
What Chasity had seen was that Louis using his stove to heat his home, with all the rings on as he sought warmth. She turned to her colleagues for help and, with the help of donors, she purchased a new heater for Louis.
Louis himself cried when Chasity returned to deliver the gift. He had a difficult time getting his words out.
“I’ve never had no one to do nothing for me. After my mother passed away and left me to take care of my two sisters… nobody ever did anything to help me. You hate to ask anybody ’cause sometimes they’ll frown on you, and I’m a true veteran. I won’t ask. I won’t ask,” he told local station KVUE.
Louis explained that his old heater had burned a hole in the floor, so he stopped using it. Due to his limited income, he’d turned to his gas stove as a last resort.
Officer Chasity, on the other hand, was not only happy to give Louis a meaningful gift, but she was also grateful for the opportunity to pay tribute to a man who had done so much for his country.
The whole neighborhood has now banded around Louis and aims to ensure his life is as smooth as possible.
“It means everything. The things I’ve been trying to do since the ’40s…I’ve been asking for help. And now, it just came in. God is good,” he said.
Not content with simply changing his life, the police in Austin have made a list of all the things he requires, including underwear, shirts, and pants.
It looks like Louis is finally getting the good turn he deserves, having tried to be a great man all his life.
When a WWII veteran is moved to tears, you know something truly special has happened.
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In today’s world, it’s all too easy to forget about our elderly.
Louis is an example of someone almost dismissed by society, but thanks to one kind-hearted police officer this 92-year-old’s life won’t be a struggle anymore.
