Sheriff escorts little girl into her first day of preschool after father killed in the line of duty
- 9 months ago
The young daughter of a policeman killed in the line of duty received a police escort - for her first day of school.
Little Zemirah Knight, four, was walked into school by Sheriff David Davis and several deputies.
Zemirah's father Sheriff's Deputy Christopher Wilson Knight died after he was fatally stabbed by an inmate in 2021.
Touching video, released by Bibb County Sheriff's office in Macon, Georgia, USA, shows Sheriff Davis and several law enforcement officers, walking Zemirah down the corridor.
Deputy Christopher Knight was a valued member of the team, and Sheriff David Davis stayed in touch with his family after his passing.
Lieutenant Linda Howard, of the Bibb County Sheriff's office, said: "Sheriff David Davis and Deputy Christopher Knight's mother Cheryl Knight remain in contact after his death.
"She reminded Sheriff Davis that Zemirah was starting Pre-K and invited him to escort her to her classroom.
"Little did Cheryl know, Sheriff invited Deputies that personally worked with Deputy Knight.
"Zemirah was very excited to see everyone. She thanked everyone with a hug before she walked into her classroom."
Little Zemirah Knight, four, was walked into school by Sheriff David Davis and several deputies.
Zemirah's father Sheriff's Deputy Christopher Wilson Knight died after he was fatally stabbed by an inmate in 2021.
Touching video, released by Bibb County Sheriff's office in Macon, Georgia, USA, shows Sheriff Davis and several law enforcement officers, walking Zemirah down the corridor.
Deputy Christopher Knight was a valued member of the team, and Sheriff David Davis stayed in touch with his family after his passing.
Lieutenant Linda Howard, of the Bibb County Sheriff's office, said: "Sheriff David Davis and Deputy Christopher Knight's mother Cheryl Knight remain in contact after his death.
"She reminded Sheriff Davis that Zemirah was starting Pre-K and invited him to escort her to her classroom.
"Little did Cheryl know, Sheriff invited Deputies that personally worked with Deputy Knight.
"Zemirah was very excited to see everyone. She thanked everyone with a hug before she walked into her classroom."