As a Florida community mourns the loss of three police officers killed in a tragic crash last month, one local boy steps up to help with a project that transcends childhood: a lemonade stand. There is.
“I saw a need and I thought Jesus would do it,” 9-year-old Charlie Allsup said in an interview Thursday on “Fox & Friends First.” “I just thought I could help because I’m doing what Jesus would do.”
Charlie's sister goes to the same daycare center as the son of fallen Palm Beach deputy sheriff Ignacio “Dan” Diaz, which prompts Charlie to start a lemonade stand to help pay for the family's tuition. gave.
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A memorial service for three fallen Palm Beach County sheriff's deputies was held in Palm Beach County on December 3, 2024. (Bill Ingram/Imagun)
Diaz, Deputy Sheriff Ralph “Butch” Waller, and Corporal Luis Paez were killed on Nov. 21 when they were struck by a Jeep SUV while their motorcycles were parked on the shoulder of Southern Boulevard.
Waller and Paes were pronounced dead at a hospital shortly after the accident, while Diaz was in critical condition and underwent surgery at a hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
Thousands of people attended a memorial service in West Palm Beach on Tuesday morning, including President-elect Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.
So far, Charlie's Lemonade Stand has raised nearly $4,000, enough to cover several months' worth of child care for the Diaz family.
President Donald J. Trump, his son Donald Trump Jr., and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and his wife Casey DeSantis, members of the Secret Service, at the South Florida Fairgrounds on Tuesday, Dec. 3. Attend memorial service for three Palm Beach County Sheriff's Deputies killed in action. 2024, Palm Beach County. (Bill Ingram/Imagun)
“When a family goes through a tragedy like this, you don't always know what they need,” said Charlie's mother, Christina. “What Charlie has really done for us is to allow our family to focus on the next moment, the next hour, the next day and not have to think about all the other burdens. It has given me the ability to contribute to the community as well.”
of Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office He said Diaz was a man who “fought bravely but ultimately lost the battle due to injuries sustained in a tragic accident.” Mr. Diaz has been with the department since 2004 and spent more than 10 years in the athletic department.
Christina, who is married to a law enforcement officer, said it was emotional to watch her son work on the project.
“Parenting is hard. As parents, we often question whether our choices are right for our children,” she said. “Seeing something like this really makes me feel good that I must be doing something right.”
A memorial service for three fallen Palm Beach County sheriff's deputies was held in Palm Beach County on December 3, 2024. President-elect Donald J. Trump, his son Eric, and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis attended the service. (Bill Ingram/Imagun)
