Police Officer Delays Exiting His Patrol Car, Couple Soon Understands The Reason

Note: This story, initially reported in September 2015, is being republished.

A couple from Louisiana experienced a poignant moment when heading to their daughter’s memorial service. While on their way, they were pulled over by a police officer with his lights flashing, leading to an unexpected and touching interaction.

Maxine Morgan was driving to the memorial service in Shreveport when a Bossier Parish police officer stopped her. Distracted by the grief of the occasion, Morgan admitted she wasn’t fully attentive to her speed.

Deputy Jackie Loveless, stationed outside a grocery store, noticed the couple driving above the speed limit and initiated a routine traffic stop. Despite the usual procedure, Loveless began the interaction with kind words before addressing the speeding violation.

When Maxine shared that she was en route to her daughter’s memorial service, Loveless offered a gesture of compassion. He requested to pray with her and her husband, an offer they gratefully accepted.

Loveless explained that he follows his instinct to pray when prompted by his faith. The experience was deeply moving for both him and the Morgans. Loveless described the moment as emotionally powerful, noting that Maxine held his hand tightly, expressing both gratitude and sorrow.

The story resonated with many readers who shared their reflections on social media. Comments praised the officer’s kindness and expressed sympathy and blessings for the grieving parents.

Sources: KSLA