A Feel Good Friday surprise for a local truck driver who helped deputies in need

Today we are honoring a truck driver from Idaho Falls who helped some Colorado sheriff deputies earlier this month.
The deputies were stranded at a truck stop in Wyoming with a broken vehicle when Bill Johnson stopped for lunch. He noticed the situation and went over to help.
Bill ended up spending most of the day helping the deputies get back on the road and used his own money to pay for new car parts.
After the incident, the Eagle County Sheriff's Office shared the experience on their Facebook page and it went viral.
We decided to thank Bill for his kindness but he is on the road so we had to get creative. Watch the surprise in the video player above!

[@billgagnon4670]

Now that's America .real people helping real people.GOD BLESS BOTH THE TRUCK DRIVER AND POLICE

[@jlongbow5552]

“Where have all the good men gone ?” Apparently they are in a parking lot somewhere helping to put a water pump on a police vehicle. You sir are a great man, thank you for helping them get home.

[@timesthree5757]

Thier out there working their butts off. Keeping America going.

[@susanhousman4476]

Thank god that he was there to help him.bill is a hero.

[@365daywalker]

What a great guy! Well done Bill 👍👍

[@havok9001]

that a good cop right there want to pay them or get them food in return

[@t.wbeaty8470]

Witness protection from Karen's of the world

[@charlesclark2166]

Americans helping Americans not hurting each other this is good news .

[@RussellD11]

Our citizens are Good, Our rulers are NOT....

[@gregt722]

Americans supporting their police officers... that’s amazing! Police have become so vilified that this is a refreshing story. People helping people, regardless of who they are.

[@anthonyhiscox]

As a Canadian this is my impression of the majority of Americans, inside and outside of cities. The good people VASTLY outnumber the bad.

[@gregt722]

@@anthonyhiscox so true. Good people are not vocal as the dumbasses who have to be heard, otherwise they have no meaning. In their minds it’s better to be a loud extrovert for any attention than be ignored.

[@jamesrichey2434]

@@anthonyhiscox Thank-you, that means a lot, and its true as well.

[@phoenixharvesters1373]

I've been driving over-the-road Coast-to-Coast for 31 years. 75% of us truck drivers out there are just like this man. We're just simple hard-working folks with families just like everybody else trying to make a living. And stay out of everybody else's way on the highway. That's all we are about. May God bless him for helping out because I'm sure one day the favor will be paid forward.

[@teaches2010]

Fellow otr driver!! Yes we are good people for the most part. Just trying to make a living

[@To_Live_Is_To_Suffer]

Thanks for all you guys do to keep this country going

[@peterantonic6923]

What goes around comes around, it will be paid forward. 👍👍🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@dwaynemclaren7160]

sadly it only takes 1 percent too tarnish a good industry! and as you and i both know way more than 1 percent are bad truckers!

[@wherethefugarwe]

I've been a first responder for 33 years, and I can't count how many times a trucker has stepped up and helped when needed. Stand up folks who know how to fix things and also know how to help in an emergency. When I see trucks on scene, to me that means help is here and ready to do what they can.

[@FUBAR762]

Changing a water pump in a parking lot. what a fuggin legend that man is. Cheers from a german car mechanic.

[@flyme2009]

Wow this dude spent 4h. Good man

[@SaidiLouise]

Most people won't spare 4 minutes!

[@angelesfraga4451]

Very nice guy!

[@carbonking53]

The dealer would have billed for 6 hours what this man did in a parking lot in 4.

[@Elaine1968.]

That is so nice back the blue

[@PhillipSunkel]

Truckers keep America driving forward! My brother is a Deputy Sheriff. God bless you Bill from the blue family.

[@davidlehman3338]

Good for him. World needs more people just like him

[@dw4956]

The world needs men. This whole world is built by men. If we we want to keep guys like this existing, we need to stop fourth wave feminism, cancel culture and wokeness.

[@kathleenardrey5094]

There will be no men without women. Get some info about human reproduction.

[@rosannemassman4560]

Kudos to this man for helping out.

[@kristenkaz3080]

Bill Johnson, you’re a good man, helping good men (& K9’s), do their jobs. Thank you Mr Johnson for backing the blue!!

[@joshcx7]

This is our heroes, not celebrities or sports figures. Good job

[@reuventhehotboy]

This is a good one, a good Samaritan!!! U see : Truckers keep America moving!

[@ElCid48]

trucker drivers, GOD give to mankind

[@scottmichael3745]

You Damn right about that!

[@timesthree5757]

God bless the working man!

[@Bigskyguy56]

This mans employer should be honored to have such a caring & resourceful employee. Thank you for taking care of our law enforcement officers. God Bless You & keep you safe on the road.

[@bluesmurf6142]

I'm a CDL class B ( motorcoach or bus) for 30 years when I m in the road I try to help others Whenever my mother or sister broke down on the road there will be someone to help them God bless Be safe

[@maddieadams75]

What a beautiful soul. Let’s be kind to each other. you never know. ♥️

[@DWF33]

Exactly!

[@heatherwalker4818]

Truck drivers are the best.Well done Sir you are a STAR

[@sayitlikeitis9868]

Bill is a long distance trucker, he could have been anywhere at that moment but faith put him in that truck stop at that time. He’s a kind unselfish soul, those cops were lucky he was there!

[@donnariggs1567]

I think it was divine timing for all of them.

[@sayitlikeitis9868]

@@donnariggs1567 I just love stories like this. It gives me a warm feeling inside & helps to restore my faith in humanity somewhat!

[@williedaniels3882]

No it wasn't anything RELIGIOUS! He just was in the right place at the right time! Period. Why does EVERYTHING have to be religious-oriented!!?

[@donnariggs1567]

@@williedaniels3882 and that's not divine?? come on , man

[@sayitlikeitis9868]

@@williedaniels3882 why, because I used the words faith & soul? I’m in no way religious but I am a spiritual person & I believe in a higher power, I believe in the laws of karma & like Donna, I do believe it was divine but I won’t put the existence of call it god, call it what you want, down to any synthetic religion. AMEN

[@janetkensett1503]

What a lovely man. Not too many who would go out of their way to assist another.

[@matthewwilson5019]

i would but in this case i dont know anything about cars lol

[@janetkensett1503]

@@matthewwilson5019 I will let you off the hook. Although, just the gesture is good too!

[@matthewwilson5019]

@@janetkensett1503 thanks and exactly true

[@KA-eu9sy]

Wonderful hero. Especially cause those cop cars had K9s in them. K9s can't be just left without AC for long. Bravo

[@yvonnemurray5537]

Thanks east Idaho news for once again showing the world the better side of humanity.

[@wadeunderhile7977]

God bless this young man,

[@rodmandealerman3297]

Being a law enforcement officer is already a very difficult & thankless job. Seeing a story like this makes me VERY happy, and also brings a few tears of joy. He inherited some significant good karma in the process! God Bless you, kind sir.

[@cindyking9813]

This man is a great hero! Our world needs more of people like him!

[@jshafer7870]

Nice job, Driver. Still a few Asphalt Angels out here. Keep the shiny side up! God bless.

[@timesthree5757]

And the greasy side down.

[@user-sn1eo9eh9s]

I'm a truck driver myself. We protect the police. We make sure that they're safe on the road. Cause they help us out

[@erikolson635]

I work in the trucking industry and at least 70 per went of all drivers would do this. They are the hero s of our roads.

[@kinettobinetto398]

Police need help too and this guy saw they needed help. Good job young man.

[@jimdavidson413]

This is what makes America great. No one likes to be broken down out of town. What goes arougn

[@darrellroeters4951]

ThankYou Bill

[@wandacason1792]

Bill Johnson, you are my hero. Our Leo's are so deserving of our help and respect. Thank you.

[@fshn4dlrs805]

He did it cause he was RAISED RIGHT!

[@TRANSPORTKING1988]

Most of us truck drivers are also mechanically inclined, there has been many times that I have had to fix things on the truck just stay on the road.... With all the negative law enforcement receives these days it's nice to see something positive happen.

[@Steve211Ucdhihifvshi]

Exactly! I once got questioned by an employer why I carry my tools with me etc when driving their trucks. I was astounded when they told me not to, but when that truck broke down and i was able to diagnose remove and replace the part fixing the problem 4 hours away from base, get back on the road and make it on time, the boss met me personally outside and apologised. He didnt have a clue about trucks and was blown away. Saved them thousands in towing or a callout. Thinking back on it now and how crap an employer they turned out to be, i kinda wish i hadnt fixed it and just sat there for hours eating lunch hahaha

[@mehardin]

I can put the tag on the front of my truck and change my headlights when they go out. I guess that makes me mechanically inclined.

[@__DreamBoat___]

Good job bill... Respect dude respect

[@TookieMacSpookie]

I love feel good friday.. Just finished my shift.. Love from Ireland everyone

[@donnariggs1567]

Hello Ireland Erin GO Bragh !

[@kathleenhenson5833]

Good day from Colorado.

[@michealtom5453]

Hi mate,,Australia

[@alley9247]

Ireland is such a beautiful country! My ancestors are from there. A high five from the good ole USA 🇺🇸

[@TookieMacSpookie]

@@alley9247 😘😘✋✋✋ high five right back at you alley

[@semperfidelis6235]

A good hard working and honest man! I am sure he works hard for his family specially his children. Amen!!

[@C2Me_3622]

Thank you Bill you did a great job for our police car. ❤ thank you, Dawn From California❤

[@daveberkovits4976]

Such a humble guy. He showed his appreciation for Law Enforcement. And Officer Doggie Thanks him too.

[@lissiechamberlain7173]

Thank you Bill

[@margojost6041]

Awesome! Do unto others as you would have them do unto you…Great job!

[@carlstanoyevic3070]

Bill you are a great American. As a fifty year veteran of long haul you Bill make me very proud to you as a brother driver God Bless you Brother. Yes this is a feel Good Friday!!!

[@stankeebler6696]

What a MAN....

[@greyjay9202]

When the Dalai Lama was asked what his religion was about, he answered: Just be kind. No better illustration of that, than the selfless service this good man gave to those deputies. A kind heart can heal the world. Pass it on.

[@phyllisstone3089]

Wonderful caring man. Kudos to Bill Johnson.

[@shanaconner6635]

We need more people like this man - just wanted to help and not Wanting anything in return . God Bless to Bill. 😃👍👍

[@oiaiofoster4775]

God Bless Them All!!! Bless The Trucker! He's So Humbled 🙇🏻‍♀️

[@thcenterprisellc112]

What a guy !

[@tommyc9659]

Thanks to the folks that care about one another

[@carolynthornton8017]

IN MY VIEW This truck driver has a heart of gold. He surprised me with his appreciative heart toward Law Enforcement. He helped this officer with his vehicle as a form of thanks. What this truck driver did has not gone unnoticed. I can imagine God smiling down from heaven down at him.

[@robertdavis654]

God bless his soul thank God we still got good people out there and good police officers God bless them all

[@johnmcalisterjr3913]

Nice to see people still care to help other people. Plus he was tall enough to reach every thing good person

[@notsofast5495]

No small job in a parking lot. He must have had a good set of tools in his truck.

[@decafmocha211]

Just a terrific guy

[@glenncurley680]

I know Guys like him, it's reassuring seeing good in the World today.

[@tomwarren5258]

Bill, you’re a good man keep the dirty side down brother keep on Truckin

[@rockythetalkingparrot2465]

Bill Johnson from Idaho, I salute you!

[@fuznut7610]

A true American

[@ivangonzalez3225]

Our law enforcement deserves respect!!!

[@wildflowers494]

It’s so nice to see people still being kind to others! God bless you and keep you safe on the road!

[@publikmenace9840]

What an awesome guy. It's sad how good news like this doesn't sell.

[@philipmervin6967]

Feeling other's feelings and certainly you will experience the emotions

[@robinjohnson9915]

God Bless our truck drivers and are Law Enforcement Officers!

[@susananderson1071]

Thank you Bill for helping our Colorado officer so they could get back home safely.

[@mitchelloliver7403]

Good hearted man right there he spends his life on the rod and still helps anyone

[@loveforeignaccents]

First time I've ever seen Nate not clean shaven, but I'm not complaining!

[@NickanM]

He is looking like a cute cactus.... 😍🌵

[@jerryfrederick6610]

Big in stature and big in heart. His children are lucky to have such a wonderful father. Thanks for helping out the "Boys In Blue". Take Care and God Bless

[@billjohnson5861]

Thank you for your support

[@deniseprettner2020]

Good people are still around.

[@laverdadesmejor]

Why are we so amazed when somebody helps a stranger in need???? What's 'amazing' to me is that anyone was able to fix a new vehicle without having multiple pieces of expensive electronic equipment to diagnose the problem!

[@bobbymccray1395]

Your right about that

[@zoey1811954]

What a wonderful man! Thank you Bill for helping our Officers 🇺🇸 in their time of need! You are a Man to be Admired! ❤️🙏

[@ansteadallday]

man's aint out here for recognition, he's just a solid dude rocking those 24.98 walmart shoes just doing good deeds.

[@michaelgeorge9306]

That truck driver done a out standing job.

[@darrinmcallister5898]

He is a great trucker I wish him the best and safe travels

[@Blackshirtsguru]

Truckers are such good people!!! I remember way back when my dads truck broke down on the side of I-35. A trucker gave my dad a ride to a local NAPA to buy a new water pump. When they got back the truck driver stood there and held a flashlight for my dad to install it (mind you it was January and freezing out). He also refused my dad trying to give him money.

[@lisatreaster8948]

What a kind man he is for helping the police out in there time of need. Trucker keep american moving. Those cop were lucky the truckers was willing to help them out.

[@penni11]

Majority of adults will not think twice about helping a cop

[@donaldspieker5869]

That's a good man there.

[@DZCamaro-kz2vd]

This man's parents raised him right! I hope his company knows they have a GREAT EMPLOYEE who represents their business with the utmost respect as he is SO HUMBLE and just did the right thing!

[@billjohnson5861]

Thank u

[@cryzin8859]

What a wonderful man

[@crystalt442]

As a truck driver (on leave right now since I’ve had my rainbow baby) and the daughter of a cop this story made my day.

[@raymondfodor1742]

SIR THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP

[@leannekendall767]

So humble.

[@TEXAS_ROLEPLAY2024]

that truck diver is the best guys ever

[@debrabuser9900]

What an amazing act of kindness.

[@jimmyhill1069]

Now that is one amazing man right there ! There are still a lot of great people out there.

[@VikingNorway-pb5tm829]

He is like me.. we give smile on faces.. thats is our pay.. go on folks give some if you can :)

[@laverite1050]

He's smart and an angel among us.

[@williamwolfert403]

Thank you for taking care of one that protects us job well done

[@jasonhanson6563]

Helping people makes the world a better place!

[@dennishowland7495]

Well, he should be commended for providing help to the sheriffs, who, protect and serve the communities in which they serve for the good people of their town and community so kudos to the gentleman truck driver

[@margojost6041]

Can you just IMAGINE if more people were like this man and would do good deeds just because it the right thing to do???? The world would be a much better place! God Bless and keep him, always!❤🙏🏻💯

[@Navajo-man]

What excellent young man helping out and fixing police’s car wish that’s how we would like get along around the world 🌎 it’s be better place 🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@dalerobert8202]

Good Man. Truck Driver, The salt of the Earth. Thank you Mr. Truck Driver.

[@victorhoe2321]

From a retired Coloradian, THANK YOU, Bill. Live long and prosper, sir.

[@doughuey8038]

Good man right there, his parents raised him right!

[@brianleitch9910]

what a very good deed indeed

[@Chahlie]

The number of people I have helped and only two actually said thank you. I don't look for thanks, but the level of entitlement out there is mind boggling. Then just when I figure I won't be stepping up ever again I get a heartfelt thanks and I think maybe not everyone is bad. I actually gave someone a free dryer, took it to his house an hour away, and he complained that there was a scratch on top.

[@mehardin]

That's when you put it back in the truck and leave.

[@DiyClassics]

Had a car stopped on the side of the road 20 meters from my home entrance, told the guy to back up into my driveway. One of the fittings of the coolant hose broke off. Called the parts store, ordered the part, wIted around 45 mins for the part to arrive, went and got the part, fixed it up and bled the system and sent him on his way. Guy offered me money but i enjoyed 100x more the satisfaction of helping out someone and telling them to pass it on.

[@neilsiebenthal9254]

That's when you know he's actually a good feller. When you do something good and never want or expect anything for it.

[@anthonym187]

thank you bill your a hero from colorado thanks brother

[@donnariggs1567]

Having someone be so generous with his time ,knowledge and skill while out on the road is AMAZING! Another perfect start to my Friday morning. Thank you Ashley Furniture and Nat w/ East Idaho News for showing all of us how many wonderful people there are out there in AMerica...you just covered your tiny area IMAGINE if this was done across AMerica how sweet it would be! Be safe out there in the roads...Blessings!

[@sayitlikeitis9868]

I may not be “done across America“ but I subscribed to East Idaho News from Dublin Ireland because of the Lori Vallow / Chad Daybell case. Nate is one damn good reporter

[@janicefrittelli3683]

Nate's AMAZING reporting stretches far and wide across the globe- Blessings to all from Johannesburg, South Africa. May we all spread a Little Good News today and forever. Well Done and thanks to the Trucker in America and all who are kind to others.xx.

[@rescuecaptainbob8564]

Too many times Ive seen brother/sister drivers just pass up people in need! Seems the " brotherhood" is dead then i see stories like this and it reminds me no matter how dark it may seem there is always hope and good left in this world!