Tennessee Police Officers Escorted This 5-Year-Old To Her First Day Of Kindergarten After She Lost Her Father To A Heart Attack On Duty Last Year
Last Thursday, 5-year-old Anna Stolinsky of La Vergne, Tennessee, was getting ready for her first day of kindergarten at the Lancaster Christian Academy.
But, just before leaving, she was shocked to see countless La Vergne Police Department officers waiting outside to escort her to school.
Anna’s father, Sergeant Kevin Stolinsky, tragically died of a heart attack last year while on duty. So, in the wake of her father’s passing, Sgt. Stolinsky’s police brothers and sisters made sure that Anna felt far from alone on her first day.
The officers arrived via twenty police motorcycles and five vehicles– which were packed with Sgt. Stolinsky’s former colleagues.
“I was reading a book and went to tell my Nana, ‘The policemen are here!'” Anna recalled.
Her uncle, David Stolinsky, reportedly planned the sentimental escort and had asked her mother, Casey Stolinsky, for permission.
Then, upon arriving at the elementary school, the Stolinsky family was greeted by another group of officers who lined the walkway to the school’s front doors.
Anna got to walk through the line of officers while high-fiving them and thanking them for the kind gesture.
Facebook; pictured above officers with the La Vergne Police Department escort Anna to school
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Then, she entered the Lancaster Christian Academy over the moon about beginning her academic journey.
The La Vergne Police Department also shared footage of the touching tribute on Facebook, which has since warmed the hearts of over one hundred thousand viewers.
Nearly one hundred commenters have also thanked the officers for their kind act and wished Anna a great first day of kindergarten.
“This is so wonderful. Thank you each and everyone for making her day so special,” commented one user.
“You guys are awesome. Kevin would be so proud of all of you. God bless you guys,” wrote a second user.
“She will never forget this special day!!” added a third.
To view the original statement and footage posted by the La Vergne Police Department, visit the link here.
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