It seems like only yesterday, but it has been more than 20 years. My son Chris was only 7 years old and all his life he had dreamed of being a police officer. Chris' dream was the biggest thing in the world to him, but even he couldn't have known that this wish would serve as the inspiration for the largest wish-granting organization in the world.
Many children have plenty of time to realize their dreams as they grow up.
But Chris didn't have the luxury of time he had leukemia and his prognosis wasn't good. But Chris had a special quality that captivated those around him. And one of our dear friends was so taken by my son's interest in police officers, that he wanted to ensure that this little boy received his wish. Chris, with his blue eyes dazzling, was sworn in as an honorary patrolman. Later in the day, Chris and the director of DPS took some time out of their hectic police schedule to share a pack of bubble gum together.