A North Carolina police officer was so moved by a little boy’s warm gesture that he posted a photo of their encounter on Facebook. That post has now gone viral.

Officer Terence Brister, a Marine veteran, recounted on Facebook how a little boy approached him inside a Chick-fil-A restaurant in Greenville and thanked him.

‘Best Day Ever’

Brister recalled:

“Today, this beautiful young child approached me at Chick-fil-A and thanked me. I took him to the counter and bought him a cookie. He then had me wait and he gave me a gift card to eat at Chick-fil-A again. He is the very reason I have served in USMC, State Police And now City Police. The faith, innocence and love of a child is immeasurable. In a world that’s divided by racial tension, prejudice and discrimination, why can’t adults be more like kids. He didn’t see black or white, he saw only a law enforcement officer and who he called a hero. I applaud his parents for raising a child who loves everyone. I know that some people hate police, but it’s days like today that God often reminds me of those who love, honor and respect the badge and uniform. This is another *best day ever.” God is always reminding us of his presence.”

Media Demonizes Law Enforcement

The boy’s mother, Cara Bryan, proudly shared Brister’s Facebook post: “Kind words. It was a fun morning getting to meet you. Thanks again Officer Terence Brister for taking time to make my boy smile and proud!”

Sadly, the simple gesture of showing appreciation to police officers for protecting public safety is rare these days in light of the media demonization of law enforcement.

While Democrats rabidly champion violent Antifa protesters who assault police officers and ICE agents, they forget that these are public servants who risk their lives every day to protect Americans.

Brother of cop murdered by illegal immigrant over Christmas thanks police, weeps uncontrollably https://t.co/5scuuHLf1U — Jack Furnari (@JackBPR) December 29, 2018

Democrats murdered Corporal Ronil Singh. His 5-month-old son will grow up without a father because democrats choose illegal aliens over Americans. Don't #BoycottTrumpPrimeTime pic.twitter.com/FDhi4kh4YN — #ThePersistence (@ScottPresler) January 8, 2019

Rest in peace. And thank you.

The Cathedral is honored to host the funeral Mass for Scranton police officer Daniel Schaufler on Mon. Jan. 28 at 9:30 a.m. Msgr. Thomas M. Muldowney, V.G. will celebrate the Mass. Normal schedule will be followed but street closures will impact your access to the church/rectory. pic.twitter.com/UccAUHJlIf — Cathedral of Saint Peter (@Cathedralscr) January 27, 2019

Funeral services have been set for the St. Louis police officer who was accidentally shot. Visitation will be held for Katlyn Alix tomorrow at Kutis on Gravois from 1-9 p.m. Her funeral will be Wednesday @ksdknews #TISL pic.twitter.com/i3K5PbwWCx — Jenn Sullivan (@JennSullivanTV) January 28, 2019

Family members follow the coffin of police officer Natalie Corona prior to a funeral service for her at the University of California pic.twitter.com/Nhm5wrVHJ5 — Boateng Duka Kofi (@DukaKofi) January 21, 2019

HONORING A FALLEN HERO: Hundreds have gathered to pay their respects for fallen Mobile Police Officer Sean Tuder. We are live at the funeral and will continue our coverage through the procession and graveside service. WATCH LIVE: https://t.co/K8aVfmcM77 @MobileALPolice pic.twitter.com/kHiR52QIf7 — WKRG (@WKRG) January 25, 2019

Words cannot describe this!

Constable Dwane Kemp, from Port Elizabeth Flying Squad, was shot at a business robbery on Monday ? Photo was taken at his military funeral yesterday. #SAPS #SundayMotivation Please carry in prayers this family and all police and protection services. pic.twitter.com/mOp6PAqKR5 — JG (Johan) van Zyl ✍ (@JGvanZyl_ZA) January 27, 2019

Casket of Davis Police Officer Natalie Corona’s is escorted by family as it enters her funeral services at UC Davis pic.twitter.com/O8tNdw6NLb — Breaking News Photos (@onscene911) January 18, 2019