Homeless donate in honor of slain police officer

After Richmond, Indiana, police officer Seara Burton was shot in the line of duty and later died, the local homeless community donated all they could in her honor. Steve Hartman shares more in "On the Road."
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[@TeaParty1773]

You give a good thought about my homeless community, as you all pass them, stop, feed, help next time, god bless the low for they are rich in the eyes of god.

[@hummingbird275]

Steve Hartman always shares THE BEST STORIES.

[@hummingbird275]

@@TeaParty1773 So TRUE 🙏🏼♥️

[@WilliamSynn]

Just because you’re homeless doesn’t mean you’re any less of a human than I am.

[@beautruex7012]

Yeah, I’ve been homeless and kidnapped assaulted and robbed by the American Police! They are TERRORISTS!

[@debrahelmlinger6256]

That's what too many people don't think is true

[@tenfold7493]

Wow. That was patronising with a capital P

[@Benson_aka_devils_advocate_88]

Just because they wear a badge

[@hankscorpion]

except the ones that throw human feces at passing motorists..

[@stephaniebarrett6921]

Please take care of the homeless in her honor! What a beautiful story! It brought tears to my eyes!

[@ssgemactv]

@FUCKTHESYSTEM70 When your whole personality is "hatred for police" then you've failed at life, just saying lol

[@OregonCrow]

lol you're unstable, the story has nothing to do with you crying.

[@mariehampton740]

True. But also take care of the homeless that ARE trying....

[@jaymesEo6]

This is my hometown. She seemed to be a nice woman. The man that killed her did so brazenly in the middle of the day. I hope that her family finds some peace.

[@cherylkennedy9369]

This brought me to tears. Working with 1500 homeless daily for almost a decade, this depicts so well their kindness and appreciation. They gave what they had, almost nothing, because she treated them with kindness and respect, which every person deserves, regardless of situation in life. Rest in peace officer.

[@elizamk05]

Wow 🙏🏾🙏🏾 this really shows how much of a great officer she was!! Thank you so much and rest peacefully.

[@whalecove1283]

To be a hero to those who have the least makes you the greatest among us. We mourn you, Seara.

[@lavity7157]

ඞ

[@cherokeemacks7949]

This is the best story I've heard from CBS in a long long time. Homeless people realize that at any given second your life can be turned upside down, like say a designation of stage 4 colon cancer! And how worthless things in this great country really after! I've lived with the homeless street people in Kingman az after my car broke down there. Not very many were drug addicts but needed mental help. You guessed it, me being a senior citizen and living out of my car with colon cancer, was brutal. You wait and wait for help to come but it never does. I took what did stamps I had and bought man of these people singing to eat. Mostly men but not all. The homeless will be the first to stand up for you and give you the short off their back. Urge your local dumbazz in government to for something for all these people because this country is better than that!

[@bunglebutts3163]

too bad democrats and expetially republicans refuse to help the homeless

[@TrevorCollin_]

I wish I can give you a big old hug. This brought me to tears I love you and I hope your cancer is gone and never comes back!

[@jamesfreeman2258]

I agree. Yet many do want to live off the streets. Maybe for a week, a month they agree to be placed in housing,, but many want to return and live homeless...either the rules were too strict,, or the work of staying off the street was too hard, or they are full of defensiveness for the years of abuse on the streets,, and trust no one, or they want to get back to their addictions,, or the program has too narrow ruled for some homeless people to fit in to etc etc etc. Then there are many who lost everything to no fault of their own, and had worked all their lives. How can we combat homelessness? How do we stop it? I have a few suggestions, but it must be a willingness from All the homeless to participate, as Well as All the so called non homeless communities. It Must be a common goal. It must be All of us in the USA, including the homeless, to be kind, respectful, loving and forgiving. It must not include judgement. So I hear and see the many on the streets who would rather die on the streets, than give up their addictions. With addictions comes loss of everything, dignity, basic care of one self, theft and lying and cheating to feed the addiction, etc etc. These are Real issues re homelessness. We can stop it, if the homeless, All Of Them, and the non homeless come together and give individually and as a country to the elimination of untold suffering, crime and slow agonizing death of people on the street in their bodies, souls and hearts. Our example is this woman police officer.

[@hummingbird275]

@@jamesfreeman2258 👍🏼 ♥️✝️

[@s0fa274]

This reminds of the story of the widow’s offering where a poor woman gave her last two coins and Jesus said she gave, out of her poverty, all she had. I would love to learn more about the stories of the people she had an impact on, this is just incredible.

[@metaldad1967]

Mark 12: 41-44. I was thinking the same thing!

[@deborahhall3488]

There is truly good people in the world from all walks of life. RIP officer and thank you for your service. 💜🙏

[@sooz9433]

as soon as I saw him walk in the tears started... God Bless these compassionate people and God Bless this Officer's memory.😔 (you too Steve Hartman 💛)

[@jeffalbillar7625]

I don't know why, but I cried as well.

[@klfanderson2491]

The people of Indiana are incredible, and I'm so blessed to live here now. I also realize how painful this is for so many. So, I'll pray for the healing and peace of her loved ones, fellow officers, and all those whose hearts she touched.

[@THEBAG4ME]

HOMELESS PEOPLE ARE JUST PEOPLE WHO FELT ON HARD TIMES 😭❤️🙏🏼

[@christophercheng6159]

We need more stories like this.

[@TheRandompaint]

I'd rather not have more dead good cop stories

[@hummingbird275]

Or more people with a TRUE ♥️, like the homeless gentleman ❗️🙏🏼♥️

[@jamesfreeman2258]

We leave legacies. Everyone born on this earth leaves either love, apathy or hate legacies. When you look at this officer, even before the video, you can see she has left a legacy of tenderness, love , strength and forgiveness.

[@happycook6737]

Oh dear family and stepmom, so sorry for your tremendous loss. 😭🙏💐

[@prettybrowneyes9683]

This almost broke me. May God bless the homeless. I pray they all get help and get placed.

[@deconneil2271]

I am so moved by this homeless gesture...Americans are naturally very kind...I was so excited to meet the Americans when I worked in the tourism industry in the 1980s...They are also very genuine....love you America 🇺🇸

[@jeffalbillar7625]

We love you too

[@ginatyra8451]

What a beautiful story!

[@RylELight]

Now it's the City's turn to help the homeless.

[@Fetchem1222]

Real tear jerker here. 😢 there is HOPE!

[@Changeiscoming47]

Those who have the least to give always seem to be the most generous. ❤️🙏🏻

[@hummingbird275]

IsIt2024yet I think it because “ THEY TRULY FEEL OTHER’S PAIN 😢!😪

[@Changeiscoming47]

@@hummingbird275 exactly! Empathy is a powerful emotion.

[@hummingbird275]

@@Changeiscoming47 Yes it certainly is ♥️🙏🏼

[@TrevorCollin_]

And this is why I never turn a blind eye to a homeless person we don't know their story. Whoever that person is and whoever donated also May the greatest things come to you. And may the greatest things come to your family that love you!

[@TheExplorer2400]

What a brave soul sure was and a true hero. This man/people who donated are the real people who should be recognized as well as this amazing fallen officer. RIP 🙏 🪦 🕊 officer and thank you for your services

[@faithmason9562]

Rest well Officer.

[@janiekcarney5482]

What a sweet heart!!

[@maryannharrison9162]

Such a sad loss of life, praying for her and her family. 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@raysmith7335]

😭 can’t stop crying!! Amazing🙏🙏

[@abcdefghi9]

The coward who killed her will die a coward, while she will live on in the hearts of many, as a beloved hero.

[@XANDRE.]

My fiance (we called each other husband/wife) passed away unexpectedly. It wasn’t violent. My thoughts are with her fiancé. I can, but can’t, imagine the pain of what they are going through….as I lay here, trying to sleep, missing my Love.

[@legnalegna74]

"Homeles From The Street" God will give you in abundance that's a promise you are not forgotten. God Bless.

[@sennataylor592]

Very sad to hear we lost a good officer

[@tamatha77]

how touching never give up on hope

[@crimecatch5072]

The fact he wanted to remain anonymous really hit me in the feels! 😢

[@giyavictoria3747]

yall why why this made me cry, the closing is too good 😭

[@Saheer20]

I thank you for sharing all the great things great stories Mr s Harmon thank you and thanks to CBS and Norha o Donnell

[@afdchocolatemilk2107]

When people whom have the least give, the most they have in your honor, you made a difference in mankind. RIP

[@worldcitizeng6507]

I missed people from the Midwest, I graduated from MSU, I came across many kind people during my days in Michigan

[@dianebutterick923]

Very heart warming

[@Konghammer1]

Parable of the woman who only gave two coins in the flesh. Bless all of you involved.

[@s0fa274]

My thoughts exactly

[@yvonnemurray5537]

I can’t write much of anything because I’m crying. For the officer, the people she served including the homeless, her family & fellow officers.

[@kristenkaz3080]

God bless you officer Burton, rest peacefully. And to those who sleep in the streets, rest peacefully & know this stranger said a prayer for you. ❤❤❤

[@karrieg7022]

😭 prayers for the family, friends, coworkers, her K9

[@lauraanne1906]

Value is not found in dollars

[@hummingbird275]

@@P.90.603 Would YOU ❓

[@jamescoleakaericunderwood2503]

You cannot ask more from a human being than to be generous and fair.... My Dad was that way ...

[@michaelcharlesthearchangel]

A hero celebrated by those who she loved, the poor and penniless.

[@mg123rules]

This gives me chills

[@gillwill5023]

The homless are mostly good folks delt a bad hand and this lovely police officer knew this and they recognized her for it and for her sacrifice she made for her community

[@omaralberto3005]

There is hope out there. Well said. Soul like her makes a difference.

[@auzzielosborne1336]

I guess this is why I have moved back to Richmond twice....Its just home and we miss her so much...

[@PrettiePessimistik]

I just left richmond this officer was shot blocks away from my home. And I miss Richmond so much. I've never been to a happier place. The funeral for the officer was amazing ppl lined the streets. And that homeless man he walks down the main road up amd down with that backpack. I've seen him.

[@patriciajump9511]

That is not a rare thing, the gifting of cash to the bereaved, though among homeless people it surely must be rare. That gift shows exemplary cultural values, and true respect. In a hospital where I worked, a doctor lost a close family member. The aides, who are certainly paid very little compared to a doctor, passed around a card that everybody signed, and they collected cash that was put with the card ... because by custom and tradition, the cash meant respect, condolences, flowers, and heartfelt sympathy. Because in a healthcare setting, which must be staffed 24/7, and because the sympathy was based on a work relationship, they would not be attending the funeral. The money stood for their sympathy and emotions.

[@georgiacharles8297]

Whoa I am crying 😢 Thanks for sharing The world is still full of beautiful people

[@maryssalynnemedley8871]

Thats just beautiful

[@thedude4762]

That right there tells me what kind of person she was

[@michaelthomas3007]

See people that are homeless deserve better

[@BohemianPotanist]

This is the kind of story that deserves to go viral. What it means to give without thinking of what you will receive in return. The way they ended the story too….❤ what a beautiful piece!

[@darthmikeempiresupporter.1871]

THIS WHAT we needed do more help.and love each other.

[@planejay]

Well done and so very well said.

[@elizabethmoses1186]

Jesus noticed pure hearts and reminded us of the value of their efforts: “Then he saw a needy widow drop in two small coins of very little value, and he said: “Truly I say to you that this poor widow put in more than they all did. For all of these put in gifts out of their surplus, but she, out of her want, put in all the means of living she had.” Luke 21:2-4 As her lieutenant said, those $8 were like 8 million😭❤️”That is as genuine as you’re gonna get”

[@teresalegler2777]

Wow! Eight Dollars from a group of homeless individuals that lost a friend. Definitely a priceless gift.

[@pikagelly7465]

Oh goodness, my eyes leaked right away when they revealed the envelope. Love this!❤

[@TheINFJChannel]

K yup I'm crying. This is beautiful ❤

[@janetmiller2980]

Breaks my heart any police officer is slain or that anyone should live homeless. Blessings to all in this story

[@samalama9692]

She had their hearts , and she was so loved . Sorry for her passing, May she Rest In Peace. What beautiful kindness from the homeless community she cared for, in return they cared for her as well .🕆🕊💝

[@nursemedic17]

BEAUTIFUL ON EVERY LEVEL!!

[@dotnb]

wow

[@conniegrant939]

People from the street shows the kind of love toward this officer that the teachings of Christ taught from the gospels. Our governments across the nation could learn a few things from the people of the streets.

[@roncantrell2836]

That’s really sad

[@Junk-Dog.Studios]

AMEN

[@Wolfy39565]

Days before the wedding. Dawn. I'm crying

[@batwoman4487]

That's telling this officer was a good officer!

[@TheHouseofChameleons]

I hope people would think long and hard before they defund the police.

[@cmarq817]

RIP OFFICER Sierra 💔

[@obviousness8113]

We could learn a lot from this gentleman and his friends.

[@michaeltudda8462]

The World does have some wonderful people in it.

[@sunnyhill5119]

Rest in Peace and Rest in Power, dear Officer Burton.💯💕🙏👍

[@georgewilliamsiii4677]

Surely she awoke to a voice saying, welcome my humble child, you've done well.

[@peacemaker-du4hz]

as messed up as this world has been lately there is still just a little bit of hope out there and the ones that have the least just proved that

[@trekuhl3966]

WOW!

[@toddstein5407]

I would've given it back, and told him the gesture was worth far more than the money itself

[@raulmontalvo1022]

When you get when the police department gives their heart to the homeless and they get 100% back from them I know it's not much money but it's more than what the thought is that they love that lady cop which hurts my heart that somebody did something to do bad to her but God's with her and will not ever leave her alone ever and I I know her her Mom feels to lose her daughter but remember this she's an angel in the sky watching over the homeless people the homeless people are people too just got her offline for a while had a bad situation but they're still people like you and me may God have the lady cop in heaven always mom lady cop I love you have a blessed day

[@worldcitizeng6507]

🥺😥😢😭

[@lisaburgos8967]

❤

[@northamericanintercontinen3207]

Mark 12:41-44 in full practice

[@kimking5928]

I went to McDonald’s one night with my son. We waited in the drive-thru for at least 20 minutes. The line was so long. Once we gave our orders and was told the total, I reached for my wallet. There was no wallet. I was stuck, can’t go backward or forward. This homeless guy came up to my window and asked for $1.00 to buy something to eat. I told him I wish I could help but I forgot my wallet at home. He reached into his front shirt pocket and offered me $5 to pay for my food. I told him that’s okay. We didn’t live far. I’ll just swing back and pick up food. I told him not to go anywhere cause I’ll come back and he can join me and my son for dinner inside the restaurant. We had no plans to sit and eat. But I wanted to do something nice for him because he didn’t hesitate to do something nice for me and my son. We did return to the restaurant and found him waiting outside. We all sat and had a long lovely dinner.

[@bettinacarr4222]

WOW

[@scooterbaby1]

Steve, you always manage to make me tear up.

[@nosexinviolence.3358]

I'm homeless in NYC and have been wishing for my Gifts in the Afterlife for a while now, totally giving up on a better life on earth.

[@hummingbird275]

Ask JESUS CHRIST LORD & SAVIOR into your heart, & you WILL have peace in knowing you have a place in GOD’S HEREAFTER 🙏🏼✝️♥️

[@Freshbrood]

Talk is cheap. Is this moves you then please, next time you come across someone homeless offer them more than just thoughts and prayers.

[@nontobekonsele2282]

😢😢😢

[@AlexAndra-iy5zu]

Sobbing like a baby 😢

[@somebodywhocares9293]

Days b4 her wedding? Damn. I feel bad 4 her family n fiance.

[@ralphtimothe148]

I remember Steve Hartman form his days @ WABC TV in New York.😅

[@angellight5040]

😥💕🦋🙏

[@Theoneandonlyearthhuman]

May Allah give them the best of this life and the hereafter 😢

[@VermotKilledBSF]

I just wanted to break up all the harassment. HUAUHAHUAA. She was never hired as a fake cop to harass.

[@Yumazuma]

When we mutually care for each other, goodness comes out

[@jefffarmer5785]

I just HATE to see (ANY) human being killed that young... SO, SAD-!!! I have never seen this country so VIOLENT... I really believe in my heart that much of this violence is attributed to the illegal addictive substances business... It makes already vulnerable people, JUST CRAZY-!!!!!!! 🤔😞😠👎

[@samjones6046]

Just letting you know, violent crime is actually dropping. You just have cameras, internet and proliferated news media that makes is seem out of proportion than ever before.

[@jefffarmer5785]

@@samjones6046 Touche', 'Bro'... TOUCHE' 👍✌

[@stonedalldayjedi533]

This is why I hate when people preach to not give to the homeless. Pinch your pennies in silence if you're going to spread such cold advice. We are all important

[@lisakwaterski6707]

I agree with you, but money needs to go into the right hands. I remember a talk given by a director in charge of a homeless teen charity in which he stated for people to donate directly to a homeless organization vs. directly handing over money to someone holding out their hat. He said you don't know if they are taking that money to go buy liquor somewhere. Also one time, while at a McDonald's restaurant, a guy claiming to be homeless, came up to me asking for money. He was flashing a huge roll of bills in his hand. I told him that he had more money than I did. Another time, when on a shopping mall side road, I saw a woman get out of an expensive looking car in front of me and set up a chair and sign in order to ask for donations. She looked back and smiled at me as her car stopped and dropped her off in front of me. I knew that she was doing this every day because I worked inside the mall at the movie theater. These are examples of people taking advantage of the system.

[@hummingbird275]

@@lisakwaterski6707 People who live like that will eventually lose MORE, than “ they literally stole “ from caring people ❗️They are fooling themselves 👿

[@smithcm7085]

How she died?