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2024 Boston Police

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Why it worked

This video likely resonated due to its heartwarming and unexpected act of kindness from law enforcement, highlighting a positive interaction and fulfilling a simple human desire for connection on a special occasion.

Summary

Boston police officers surprised an autistic man on his 25th birthday by showing up at his home with a cupcake and singing to him. The man had called 911 because he wanted someone to wish him a happy birthday.

Structure

1Man calls 911 for birthday wish
2Police arrive with a cupcake
3Officers sing happy birthday
4Man expresses gratitude

Product placement

AXON: appears as a watermark in the top right corner. Removing it would not change what happens in the video. Brut.: appears as a watermark in the top right corner and as a logo throughout the video. Removing it would not change what happens in the video. Boston Police: appears as a watermark in the top left corner. Removing it would not change what happens in the video.

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2024 Boston Police 2024- AXON Brut. Rewind Boston police surprise autistic man who called 911 because he wanted someone to wish him a happy birthday. What's up pal? How are you? What's your name? Chris? I'm Frank. Nice to meet you. Israel. How old are you today? It's your birthday? 25! Is it your birthday? Yes, sir. You're not just making that up? Let me see. Let me see. Hey, we're happy that you're 25. That's a big number. Here you go. Ready? Happy birthday to you. Happy birthday to you. Happy birthday to you. Happy birthday to you. Happy birthday dear Chris. Happy birthday to you. Happy birthday to you. There you go, brother. You want to blow them out? Make a wish. There you go. You guys are too awesome! Hey, we wish you the best birthday. Okay? Alright, thank you so much! You going to be alright? You good? Yeah, I'm great. You need anything else? Nothing. This is more than I could have asked for. Hey, don't eat it all in one sitting, alright? God bless you.

Original caption

In 2024, an autistic man called 911 and told the operator that he just wanted someone to wish him a happy birthday because he was turning 25. Boston police then surprised the man by showing up at his house with a muffin and candles, and singing him happy birthday at his door. #Police #Boston #Heartwarming #AutismAwareness #Birthday