Sheriffs Deputies Save Birthday Party For Boy With Autism After None Of His Friends Show Up

“To serve (birthday cake) and protect” is not the motto for the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office in Florida. But after their heroic rescue of a birthday party for a boy with autism, they might want to give it some serious thought.

Glenn Buratti turned 6 last Sunday, and was eager to celebrate with a party, as first reported by the Osceola News-Gazette. Every member of his class at school was invited — but when party time arrived, guests did not.

“Huge thank you to Osceola County Sheriff’s Department, Osceola County Fire Rescue and Frank who owns Koffee Kup for coming to our house today for my son Glenn’s Birthday,” Glenn’s father, John Buratti, wrote on Facebook. “He had such a great time! I’m sure the neighbors were peeking out of their windows or taking cover. Such an amazing thing for our local law enforcement and firefighters to do for us. Thank you to everyone involved.”

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