Uncategorized<\/a> | <\/p>\n\n\n\nSeptember 12, 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A father who had just moved to Colorado from Oklahoma noticed police officers looking into the windows of his car. What happened next left him stunned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
James Schweikhard moved from Oklahoma to Colorado with his 10-year-old daughter in search of a fresh start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI packed up everything that we own in the truck and \u2026 we just drove here,\u201d the father said. \u201cIt was more of a risk staying in Oklahoma. I couldn\u2019t get a job for anything, couldn\u2019t get a place to live.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Because of his struggle with finding a job in Oklahoma, Schweikhard and his daughter were forced to live in his Suburban. However, the vehicle had broken down after they arrived in Colorado, so they were sleeping in the SUV, while the father had to walk his daughter to school every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The girl\u2019s school became concerned that the father and daughter were living in a car, so they called local police to investigate. Lakewood Police Officer James Butler went to the scene to find out for himself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI saw them looking at my truck, I said \u2018Officers, what is going on?’\u201d Schweikhard told KUSA. \u201c[He] said \u2018We\u2019re trying to help you.\u2019 I said, \u2018Ok, I can accept that.’\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The father added, \u201cI\u2019m not used to getting help from cops.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When Butler heard Schweikhard\u2019s story and learned that he lost his job and his car was dead, he wanted to help out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt was the right thing to do,\u201d Butler said. \u201cBecause at any point in time in our lives any one of us can be in that same situation \u2014 offering assistance to another human being is the right thing to do.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Butler and fellow Lakewood Police officers were able to help the father and daughter find a shelter in which to stay. They also had Ace Towing bring Schweikhard\u2019s SUV to Sun Valley Automotive to have it fixed. Both companies happily agreed to donate their services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cFeels really different to help someone who you know is down on their luck,\u201d said Sun Valley Automative owner Jere Burton.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Photo](\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/t_share\/MTg2Mzg2MjU4NjE5MDE2ODk5\/homeless2.png\")
Photo Credit: KUSA<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nOfficers are also working to help Schweikhard and his daughter find permanent housing. The father is very grateful for the officers\u2019 help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI think it\u2019s awesome, I think it\u2019s really cool \u2014 very unexpected, but very cool,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Readers shared their thoughts on the story on Facebook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOnce again we have another example of how caring most police officers are!\u201d one reader commented. \u201cHis example should be followed by everyone. Because he made a difference in two lives! So did the people that reached out and helped when the officer asked for help. It is people like this that are the traditional backbone of our country and I am proud of them!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOh man thank you everyone for helping this father and daughter,\u201d another user wrote. \u201cWinter is coming and in Colorado it gets darn cold. Hopefully he will be able to get a job and make a real home for the both of you. Keep up the faith and good luck for both of you……<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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