Losing a loved one is never easy, especially when it happens at such a young age.
More than a dozen officers attended Micah’s graduation in place of his father, who was unable to attend.
When children are young, they often seek out certain groups of people. Some find inspiration in athletes, while others find inspiration in first responders, soldiers, or celebrities.
“One young boy looked up at the police,” the author writes.
He is no longer the young man; his name is Micah Schieber.
He had just graduated from high school and decided to invite as many police officers as possible to his graduation party.
Now, Micah had very personal reasons for inviting the police to his party.
Micah’s father was a police officer, which explains why he has such a strong affinity for the police.
Micah’s father died tragically when he was only six years old.
Micah’s father passed out during the marathon.
He left behind a wife and three children when he retired from heart trouble.
Naturally, Micah, his brothers, and his mother found this very difficult.
In the video below, you can hear his mother discuss the horrific event and how it affected the family.
She mentioned that one of the hardest aspects of it was seeing her children cry while knowing she couldn’t make their father come back.
Hundreds of police officers attended Micah’s father’s funeral.
This had a profound effect on Micaiah which we still feel today.
He explained to Inside Edition that inviting police officers to his home for graduation made him feel like his father was still there.
Hundreds of police officers attended Micah’s father’s funeral.
Micah had sent out invitations, but he had no idea if any or even how many police officers would show up.
Unexpectedly, 18 police cars drove up to his house with bright lights and greeted him with smiles on their faces.
But even though Micah had sent out invitations, he wasn’t sure if or how many police officers would attend.
The teenager also had a little surprise for the officers.
He put together festive bags for everyone and distributed them.
In addition, he gave them a gift that he created in the welding course.
It was a very memorable day for Micah, his family, and all the officers present at the party.
Many of them worked in the police force alongside Micah’s father and mourned him as much as the rest of his family.
Losing someone you love can be hard, but spending time with others who also knew and loved them can help ease the grief.
The occasion had a special meaning for Micah, his family, and all the officers there.
Many individuals had the opportunity to celebrate a loved one who passed away at Micah’s party.
If you’ve ever lost a loved one, remember to pay them the highest tribute you can.
They can then continue to exist through you and your shared experiences.
It is encouraging to see stories like Micah’s where people come together to support each other and honor those who have died. These moments remind us that even in the face of tragedy, there is still hope and love. And while we can never bring back those we’ve lost, we can keep their memory alive through the stories we tell and the memories we share.