4-YEAR-OLD GETS HIS STOLEN FAVORITE TOY REPLACED THANKS TO SOME COMPASSIONATE POLICE OFFICERS
Police officers across the country swear to protect and serve their communities when they put on their uniforms. And sometimes, serving the community can take a turn that’s both unexpected and heartwarming. When Tempe, Arizona, resident Peter Philbrook discovered one day that his son Gerald’s most treasured toy, a replica John Deere tractor known as a Gator, was stolen, he posted about the incident on his Facebook page, hoping to somehow get it back. In the post, he wrote about how he and Gerald had bonded over finding and repairing the tractor. It wasn’t just a favorite toy — it was a possession that held immense sentimental value. One person who saw Peter’s Facebook post was Tempe Patrol Sergeant Andrew Brooks, who took it upon himself to find the tractor for Gerald. Unfortunately, however, his search efforts proved fruitless, but he didn’t quit there.
Deere tractor toy. After making the purchase, they brought the tractor to Gerald’s home to give it to him in person. In an sweet video posted to the Tempe Police Twitter page, officers can be seen lining up in front of the tractor, obscuring it from Gerald’s view as the 4-year-old makes his way down stairs onto the lawn. Then, the officers part to reveal the brand-new tractor they had bought for him. Sergeant Brooks was so overcome with emotion from the whole event he had to compose himself before Gerald saw the tractor. “This is actually cooler than the other one!” Gerald reportedly exclaimed when he finally saw it.
license plates and a peace sign bumper sticker. Now, not only can the 4-year-old ride on his tractor again, but he can ride around in style — and it’s all thanks to the thoughtfulness of their local police department. Lead on, Tempe Police!
With some assistance from a local Walmart and the Tempe Officers Association, he bought Gerald a brand-new John
Along with the tractor, Sergeant Brooks presented Gerald with some customized
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THE BEST TEXAS-STYLE SMOKED BRISKET
Inspired by AllRecipes.com
INGREDIENTS •
Wood chips
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1/4 cup chili powder 1/4 cup garlic powder 1/4 cup onion powder
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1/4 cup paprika
1/4 cup white sugar 1/4 cup ground cumin 1/4 cup cayenne pepper 1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup salt
1/4 cup pepper 10 lbs brisket
DIRECTIONS
1. In a bowl, soak wood chips in water overnight. 2. In a large bowl, mix paprika, white sugar, cumin, cayenne pepper, brown sugar, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. 3. Rub spice mixture on the brisket and refrigerate for 24 hours. 4. Preheat smoker to 230 F. Drain wood chips and place them in the smoker. 5. Smoke brisket until it has an internal temperature of 165 F. 6. Remove brisket and wrap it in aluminum foil. 7. Smoke brisket further until it reaches an internal temperature of 185 F.
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