Police Officer Dies Saving Colleague’s Child, Man Cares for Poor Widow in Return — Story of the Day
After Ben’s colleague, Steve, sacrificed his life saving his daughter, the man decided to look after Steve’s widow, Victoria, and their 4-year-old son, Aiden. Victoria flatly refused his help, although the family was struggling to make ends meet. But Ben didn’t give up.
Steve Miles was one of the bravest police officers in the New York crime department, and over the years, the man had received several accolades for his bravery. His wife, Victoria, had always feared him being in such a dangerous job, believing it would cost him his life and leave her alone. Unfortunately, her worst nightmare came true one fateful day.
When Ben’s daughter Charlotte was 6 months old, some people barged into his home and tried to abduct the young kid. Ben and Steve were at Ben’s house for lunch that afternoon, and one of the goons shot Steve when he tried to stop them. The man bled and died even before he made it to the hospital.
Steve worked in the New York Police Department | Photo: Shutterstock
After Steve’s death, Victoria and their son, Aiden, were provided with some benefits as a part of the survivors’ beneficiary plan, but life in New York was far more expensive than the plan could cover, and Victoria had a growing child and her sick mother to look after.
Having left her job as an accountant a few years back and struggling through the trauma of losing her husband, Victoria struggled to find a job for several months and eventually ended up as a waitress at a restaurant. Sadly, the job wasn’t paying her well, and she barely made ends meet every month.
One day when Ben and his colleagues were returning from work, they stopped by a small restaurant for lunch. “Good afternoon, sir,” the waitress greeted them. “What would you like to have?”
As Ben looked up from the menu, he couldn’t believe his eyes. “Victoria?” he exclaimed, taken aback.
Victoria started working at a small restaurant to support her family | Photo: Unsplash
“Oh, Ben,” Victoria confessed shyly, “it’s been a long time, hasn’t it?”
“Yeah, I didn’t know we’d meet again like this. Is everything fine at home?” he inquired, worried. From Victoria’s tired eyes, thin body, and dark circles covering most of her face, Ben could guess something wasn’t right with her.
“Everything’s fine, Ben,” Victoria replied. “Anyway, what would you like to order?”
When Ben and his friends finished...