After A State Trooper Died, Fellow Officers Kept His Final Promise To His Daughter

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After A State Trooper Died, Fellow Officers Kept His Final Promise To His Daughter

We've shared stories of people looking after police officers and their families before, but nobody does it better than officers themselves.

New York state troopers and officers from 2 counties proved that this week when they came together to comfort a fallen officer's family with an unforgettable gift.

Trooper Joel Davis.Spectrum News

They were brought together by the death of Trooper Joel Davis, who was shot while responding to a domestic violence call. The 36-year-old was a father of three and a pillar of his community.

Trooper Davis with one of his baseball teams.Spectrum News

Along with coaching local baseball teams, Davis is remembered by his fellow officers for training new recruits. In fact, the trooper who finally caught the man that allegedly shot Davis is one of his old students.

The honor guard at Trooper Davis's funeral.WBFO

5,000 officers and military members showed up in force for Davis's funeral, but they had one more surprise planned for the officer's family.

Learn the trooper's final promise on the next page!

Sadly, Davis was killed just days before his daughter Julia's 13th birthday, and his untimely passing left some unfinished business.

A trooper comforts Trooper Davis's widow. Spectrum News

Davis had promised to build Julia a tree house in his backyard, but didn't get to build it before he passed away. To honor his memory, state troopers and local officers came together to finish the job.

It only took a day for the 35 officers to build Julia's tree house, with awesome features including windows, a deck and fairy lights.

Julia checks out the view from her new treehouse.Trooper Jack Keller

The officers are also planning a baseball tournament next month in Davis's honor, and to raise money for his family.

The alleged shooter has been charged with first-degree murder and second-degree murder in the deaths of his wife and Trooper Davis.

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