On August 10, 2007, Broward County Sheriff's Office Sergeant Chris Reyka checked out with two suspicious vehicles parked at a local store about 1:20am. As Sgt. Reyka stepped from his car to check on the vehicles, one of the vehicle occupants also exited his vehicle and immediately began shooting. Sgt. Reyka was struck multiple times and died at the hospital. The suspects fled and are currently believed to still be at large.
Then this week 8-year-old Arden Capizola from Palm Beach County told her parents and friends to give her money instead of toys for her birthday this year. Arden's birthday party raised an amazing $1,110, which she plans to donate to the family of Sergeant Chris Reyka.
I can't tell you how touching this gesture is. This is a wonderful example of how sometimes kids "get it" better than adults. Miss Capizola showed empathy and compassion well beyond her years. She showed us adults what it really means to care. If only half of us were as generous and compassionate as this gutsy 8-year-old ours would be a much kinder and happier world.
May God Bless the family and friends of Sgt. Chris Reyka. May Miss Capizola's stirring act honoring a fallen hero show us all how one small act can make a big difference.
Arden Capizola's selfless act of kindness makes her a true hero in my book!
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