By Police1 Staff
AMARILLO, Texas — The children of fallen officer Justin Scherlen got a huge surprise when they walked into their first day of school.
The Amarillo Police Department lined the halls and surprised the kids, giving out hugs as they passed through, Fox61 reports.
The Amarillo Independent School District tweeted out video of the moment saying “After losing his police officer dad, he has an army of stand-ins for this important first.”
After losing his police officer dad, he has an army of stand-ins for this important first. #firstdayofschool2016 pic.twitter.com/BwtRMRuNmf
— Amarillo ISD (@AmarilloISD) August 22, 2016
Amarillo Officer Daniel Smith told the publication they were glad to do it, but he’d “give it all back just to have Justin here with his son.”
Scherlen’s wife Jessica said she thought Justin “would be very proud of how his brothers and sisters have stepped up to be here for his kids.”