In a touching story out of North Carolina, what began as a routine traffic stop for speeding turned into a moment of compassion between a state trooper and a family in need. In March, Ashlye Wilkerson was pulled over while driving her father, Anthony Geddis, back from a chemotherapy appointment for stage 4 colon cancer. When Trooper Jaret Doty learned why they were rushing and heard about Geddis’s illness, the encounter shifted from enforcement to empathy. Doty, who had his own history with serious gastrointestinal illness and surgery, chose not to issue a ticket. Instead, he asked if he could pray with Geddis, who was a deacon and welcomed the gesture. The two men prayed together at the side of the road, and Wilkerson captured the heartfelt moment in a photo. Rather than receiving a citation, the family was let go with a warning, and Doty offered words of support, telling Geddis he would be praying for him on his journey. Tragically, Geddis passed away two months later, and Wilkerson later shared a tribute to her father and gratitude for the trooper’s kindness. The story resonated widely as an example of human connection and compassion during a difficult time for the family. #amazing #kindness #compassion #police #caughtinprovidence

In a touching story out of North Carolina, what began as a routine traffic stop for speeding turned into a moment of compassion between a state trooper and a family in need. In March, Ashlye Wilkerson was pulled over while driving her father, Anthony Geddis, back from a chemotherapy appointment for stage 4 colon cancer. When Trooper Jaret Doty learned why they were rushing and heard about Geddis’s illness, the encounter shifted from enforcement to empathy. Doty, who had his own history with serious gastrointestinal illness and surgery, chose not to issue a ticket. Instead, he asked if he could pray with Geddis, who was a deacon and welcomed the gesture. The two men prayed together at the side of the road, and Wilkerson captured the heartfelt moment in a photo. Rather than receiving a citation, the family was let go with a warning, and Doty offered words of support, telling Geddis he would be praying for him on his journey. Tragically, Geddis passed away two months later, and Wilkerson later shared a tribute to her father and gratitude for the trooper’s kindness. The story resonated widely as an example of human connection and compassion during a difficult time for the family. #amazing #kindness #compassion #police #caughtinprovidence