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When Alex Camarillo went truck shopping earlier this month, he had no idea a simple act of kindness while getting a bite to eat would turn him into a viral star. Camarillo tells KHOU 11 News he was grabbing lunch at Pizza Hut when he met Stanley Long, a homeless man, who asked him if he had any money to spare for food. But instead of giving Long a few bucks, he decided to invite him inside so they could eat lunch together. Camarillo (left) left with Long (right). Via Facebook / Alexis Camarillo As the two talked over lunch, Camarillo learned that Long left the workforce to care for his sick mother, but when she passed away, he ended up on the streets. “I grew up broke, I grew up in poverty, if you’re able to do it, why not help somebody out?” Camarillo told USA Today. Camarillo, s...

There’s a strong tradition among law enforcement officers to show respect to those who have served with distinction when that service is ended. And that’s exactly what happened for Sultan, a K9 officer suffering from poor health, by the Yarmouth Police Department. As the Dodo reports, a post on the Yarmouth PD Facebook tells Sultan’s story and salutes the career of a dog with, “a stellar reputation among Maine law enforcement.” Sultan was able to enjoy two and a half years of retirement, cared for by South Portland Officer Shane Stephenson and his family. When Sultan’s health deteriorated, the police departments of south Maine ensured that their friend received the final honors he deserved. Members of the State Police, the Yarmouth Police, and ten other local police, law enforcement, and...