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[SnowPink]

It's a boy.

[brii]

I thought it was a woman?

[SnowPink]

According to Sgt. Barnum, the interaction took place at the beginning of the rally. With emotions running high as speakers were addressing the crowd, he noticed a young man with tears in his eyes holding a "Free Hugs" sign among a group of people.

Sgt. Barnum motioned him over and the two started talking about the demonstration, school, art and life. As the conversation ended, Sgt. Barnum pointed to his sign and asked, "Do I get one of those?" The moment following his question was captured in the photo above, which shows Devonte's eyes welling up with tears once again as he embraces the officer.

[RoughDraft]

His name is Devonte and here's his story.

http://www.papertrail.co.nz/meet-devonte-little-boy-big-heart/

[YorkieonmyPillow]

That sure is cute.

[ShowMe]

On 11/28/2014 cater said:

Now that picture tells a story how people are afraid. Don't want to say any more so this does not get deleted. But I think most of you know what I am thinking.

Believe me, I've been afraid to go out alone by myself. So, I stay home......

[ShowMe]

What a precious young boy.......

[brii]

On 11/28/2014 Joselyn33 said:

According to Sgt. Barnum, the interaction took place at the beginning of the rally. With emotions running high as speakers were addressing the crowd, he noticed a young man with tears in his eyes holding a "Free Hugs" sign among a group of people.

Sgt. Barnum motioned him over and the two started talking about the demonstration, school, art and life. As the conversation ended, Sgt. Barnum pointed to his sign and asked, "Do I get one of those?" The moment following his question was captured in the photo above, which shows Devonte's eyes welling up with tears once again as he embraces the officer.

awwww....

[minkbunny]

Thanks for the link, RD. Amazing story, he has certainly come a long way in his short life.

http://www.papertrail.co.nz/meet-devonte-little-boy-big-heart/

[RoughDraft]

One more time. Please read about this child's journey.

A young boy who was born into a life of drugs, extreme poverty, danger and destined for a bleak future is defying stereotypes in the most remarkable way. And his latest encounter at a grocery store is bound to open your eyes, widen your mind and capture your heart.

Devonte Hart with his mum, Jen.

To truly understand just how incredible this encounter was, you need to know some history.

Devonte Hart entered the world 12 years ago with drugs pumping through his tiny newborn body.

By the time he was 4 years old he had smoked, consumed alcohol, handled guns, been shot at, and suffered severe abuse and neglect.

entire story @: http://www.papertrail.co.nz/meet-devonte-little-boy-big-heart/