“We’re doing everything we can to help her,” Linda replied softly. “You did the right thing, Emily. You saved your mom by coming to us.”

As they left the house, with Emily’s mother heading to the hospital and Emily holding tightly to Linda’s hand, Daniel felt a surge of emotions. It was a reminder of why he wore the badge—to protect, to serve, and to be there for those who needed him most. And on this late-summer evening, a little girl’s courage had made all the difference.