Homeless Dad Approaches Police Officers in Miami and Gets More Than He Bargained For

Police officer Jose De Leon was patrolling a bus depot at Miami-Dade International Airport when he ran into a homeless dad. But he had no way of knowing that this stranger would end up changing his routine and the days of his entire department.

Officers Routinely Patrolled Travel Hub

Miami-Dade police officers Jose De Leon, Roberto Azcuy, Isabel Soto, Dayane Wilhelm and Scott McBath were patrolling a travel hub near Miami-Dade International Airport. This wasn’t their first time doing so. It had become a ritual for them.

But something about this day would change their lives forever and spread their story across the world.

They Had 80 Years of Experience

The officers had a combined 80 years of experience in law enforcement, and like all cops, they were stationed to serve and protect. But they had no idea that their oath would be put to the test on this one fateful day.

They Consider Themselves City Ambassadors

“I don’t think (any) of us here consider ourselves heroes,” Officer Azcuy told CNN. “We’re doing our job. At the end of the day, that’s what we signed up for. That’s what we swore to do right in our community.” But they were about to face one of their biggest challenges.

They Do More Than Just Catch Bad Guys

But as these police officers will tell you, being a cop isn’t always about catching bad guys and writing tickets. Strange things can happen when you’re patrolling the streets. Some might take years to get over. But nothing in their experience could have prepared them for this.