Deputy appreciates ‘gestures of kindness’

August 3, 2010

Anonymous DENNIS A. COLEY The Daily Southerner Tue Aug 03, 2010, 11:08 AM EDT

TARBORO — In these days that people think caring about their neighbors may have died, I want to let people know there are some who still care.

I have directed traffic during the construction of the new Main Street bridge on several occasions. I have been stationed on both the Princeville and Tarboro side.

Each day I was assigned the heat and humidity was unforgiving.

During the day, I had several people stop and ask me if I needed anything.

Some people did not ask, but simply handed me a bottle of cold water or Gatorade.

I knew some of the people. But I was amazed at the number of people that I did not know that offered me something cold to drink. Some of the people I have seen around town. Some of the people I have never seen before.

I spoke to other officers and deputies about this. They all said they had been looked after as well by townspeople and strangers.

I am writing this letter to thank those that made our day better by their gestures of kindness. In this day and time, it means a lot when people look after each other. In our profession it means a lot to us to hear someone say they appreciate what we do. I know by giving us cold beverages to drink on those hot days, those people were telling us we are appreciated.

Again, I want to thank all who showed us signs of appreciation during those hot days.

DENNIS A. COLEY

Deputy, Edgecombe County Sheriff's Office

Tarboro

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