When a judge in Miami recognized a defendant in her courtroom as a childhood friend, the burglary suspect, Arthur Booth, broke down in tears. Courtroom cameras captured the moment Judge Mindy Glazer reminisced about Booth being “the nicest kid in middle school” and their shared football games. Overcome with emotion, Booth was unable to hear his old friend ponder how things had gone so wrong.
This poignant scene served as a turning point for Booth, inspiring him to reclaim his dignity and seek a fresh start. Ten months later, upon completing his sentence, he was greeted by Judge Glazer and his family, who welcomed him with open arms and encouragement to rebuild his life.
“You’re going to do something good for somebody else,” Judge Glazer told Booth as he was released. “This is a group effort to see you succeed. Don’t let us down.”
When kindness makes it to our every gathering, difficult situations tend to fix up without so much sweat. In our lines of duty, we can always TRY A LITTLE KINDNESS.