10-year-old Savannah Solis knew she had to do something. Per KHOUN, the girl from Tyler, Texas had heard the tragic news that two local police officers in New York had been murdered. The news, all the way back in 2015, brought her to tears. Solis knew that, as a kid, there wasn't much she could do, to stop the bad guys, to make the world safer.
But she dreamed of one day being a police officer herself and being able to help. As a 5-year-old, Solis says her mother had a heart attack and the first person to arrive and offer help was a police officer. She never forgot that officer's kindness and bravery. Savannah’s mom, Debbie, recalled the immense love and support the girl had for police officers all over the world.
Inspired and mesmerized by their line of duty, she hoped and wished only the best for each of them. “We would drive by and see them stopping somebody and in the backseat she would pray, asking God to take care of them,” the mom recounted. In the meantime, she wanted the heroes in her own community to know that she cared. So she decided to write personal letters.
Hundreds of them. a piece of paper with a heart drawn on it Photo by Immo Wegmann on Unsplash Her letters had two words recurring each time, “Thank you.” Furthermore, the girl explained as best as she could what their service meant to her and how grateful she was to them for saving lives.
During her Christmas break, the girl went all out making these letters and posting them—she even delivered a few personally to police departments all over Texas. “You are my heroes. I want to say don’t stop, please don’t give up. Many do not care or appreciate the sacrifices you make every day.
But I do,” the girl remarked. Savannah added a note of inspiration which read, “Many are standing with me today to let you know that you matter. Officers across Texas, you matter to me. Officers in New York City, you matter to me.
Officers all across America, you matter to me. Please keep taking care of us.” One of Solis' deliveries was caught on video, per KXAN, where officers were moved to tears by her gesture. - YouTube www.youtube.com She went about taking autographs of as many officers as she could. Debbie noted that her daughter didn’t want celebrity or artist autographs but those of the cops.
All the officers are seen shaking hands and getting teary-eyed as they read the cards colored and highlighted with the title, “My hero.” Austin Police Department Assistant Chief Jessica Robledo felt proud of the girl’s gesture and of the fact that their role was so valued in someone’s eyes. “The words she spoke from her heart touched every single officer. I noticed everyone was trying to blink back tears. That’s what it’s all about.
She is an old soul. She knows the right thing to say and I don’t think she even realizes the impact of her words on these officers and this department,” she remarked. That was 10 years ago. As Solis grew up, she continued her personal outreach to police officers all over the country, letting them know that their bravery was appreciated.
See on Instagram She visited a precinct in Manchester, New Hampshire as recently in 2021 where she brought cards to the officers, met the K9 dogs, and was introduced to the police horses as well. Commenters were blown away that Solis was continuing the gesture after so many years. Officers need that inspiration with everything going on today. You're remarkable for doing this." "Amazing young lady right, thank you Savannah I appreciate all your efforts to show your appreciation for our men, woman, dogs and horses in blue" "What an amazing young woman thank you for sharing this post and thank you for your service to our city.
And all the law enforcement officers all over the Country." Bravo, Savannah! This article originally appeared in July. It has been updated.
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