Because I Could”: Officer Responds to Teen’s Call
A Call for Help
In South Carolina, a 13-year-old boy phoned police after a fight at home.
He wasn’t in danger—just tired of “sleeping on an inflatable mattress that was half-deflated more often than not.”
An Officer Listens
Officer Gaetano Acerra responded.
“My heart went out to him,”Acerra recalled.
The boy didn’t want much, just comfort and dignity.
An Unexpected Gift
Days later, Acerra returned with a bed, desk, nightstand, TV, and Wii.
“I didn’t do it for attention,” he said.
“I did it because I could.
And because it was the right thing to do.”
Lasting Impact
The officer kept in touch, becoming a mentor and friend.
The story, Acerra says, isn’t about furniture—it’s about listening and showing up.
One act of kindness, one gift, can change everything.
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