Two years ago, Sgt. Derek Johnson was shot and killed while on duty. He is survived by his wife, Shante, and their 8-year-old son, Bensen.
In order to ensure his first day of school was as fun and stress-free as possible, the police department decided to give Bensen a special surprise he'd never forget. Officers arrived to the family's Utah home to escort Bensen to school in a police motorcade. "I wake up every day and I know Derek is gone and Bensen knows dad is gone but for the community that he served and that he gave his life for, it means a lot to me that they have not forgotten and they care so much," Shante said.
Bensen got to ride in a squad car alongside his favorite officer, Officer Timothy Herbert. Officer Herbert was the man who pulled Sgt. Johnson's body out of the car that tragic day.
The police department has vowed to always be there for the young boy as he grows older. Shante is comforted knowing these heroes in uniform are helping to fulfill the role of Bensen's late father.
Officers gave Bensen hugs, high fives, and well wishes before watching him walk through the school doors.
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