Superheroes also require rescue from time to time. During a local children’s hospital event last Wednesday, the crusader’s motorcycle went down, and a Colorado constable stepped in to save ‘Captain America‘.
Matt Gnojek, who was stuck on the highway shoulder just south of Denver due to an engine problem, had intended to participate in the hospital’s holiday parade while dressed as the Avenger and known locally as Colorado Captain.
Here comes Deputy Zach Zepeski of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, who came upon Gnojek while on patrol.
Zepeski told CNN that all he needed to do was concentrate on being safe.
Telling the constable that his insurance did not pay for a tow, Gnojek said he was in contact with a buddy to arrange transportation.
Zepeski, intrigued by the outfit and Gnojek’s “military-style” motorcycle, enquired about the superhero’s destination. Zepeski took immediate action upon learning about Gnojek’s destination.
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office released body camera footage that captured a portion of the confrontation.
While Gnojek and his friend arranged to pick up the motorcycle, Zepeski offered to cover the tow fee and waited for the truck to arrive, making sure the motorcycle was relocated to a safe area.
“I’ve attended a few of those kid-focused parades, and witnessing the joy on their faces is simply breathtaking,” Zepeski remarked.
“He is acting with pure kindness; all he wants is to make people happy, and if I can do anything to help him achieve that, that’s all I needed.”
Despite not making it to the parade, Gnojek has since taken part in several other activities, such as the weekend “Shop with a Cop” event hosted by Zepeski’s sheriff’s office. Children from lower-income families received gift cards to shop for holiday gifts as a result of the event.
“Zepeski is the reason I can go and do all these events, visit the children, and inspire more people to support the cause,” Gnojek told CNN.
Through the Cap for Kids initiative, Gnojek’s superhero ego, Colorado Captain, raises money for families dealing with paediatric cancer. According to Gnojek, he also goes to refugee centres, hospitals, and veteran ceremonies.
Social media users praised Zepeski’s deed of generosity and offered to help with the towing expenses. These offers were turned down by Zepeski.
“I hope that instead of repaying me, they donate to (Colorado Captain) or to any charity or children’s fund that they feel compelled to support,” he stated.”I would much rather they get it than I do.”
