Twenty years later, on Father’s Day, the Auburn Police Department in Washington shared a touching tribute to this remarkable bond. It all began with the photo that Officer Gould and his son recreated, a picture that captured the essence of their shared journey. The department posted the photo with a heartwarming caption, saying, “At 6’7″, it was a hard squeeze to fit Officer Gould’s son in his patrol vehicle on Father’s Day this year, but they did it!”
The photograph was a beautiful tribute to the special relationship between father and son. The two stood side by side, both in uniform, a powerful reminder of the dreams that children carry into adulthood and the enduring legacy of those who inspire them. Officer Gould’s son, now a fully sworn officer, had followed in his father’s footsteps, making the dream of becoming a partner in law enforcement a reality. His career had come full circle, just as he had predicted all those years ago in that Father’s Day card.
For Officer Gould, the journey from that simple Father’s Day card to the present day had been a long and rewarding one. Over the years, he had mentored and guided his son, teaching him the values of duty, service, and compassion that come with being a law enforcement officer. His son had witnessed firsthand the challenges and sacrifices that came with the profession, but he had always admired the dedication and determination his father showed every day. The bond between them grew stronger as the years went by, and the son made the decision to join the same noble profession. Continue reading…
