After she lost her father, an officer accompanies an 8-year-old girl to a father-daughter dance.

Who hasn’t heard these lyrics from the Song of the Year winner at the 2004 Grammy Awards?

“If I could sneak one last look and step,”
I would play a song that would never stop during my last dance with him because I would “love, love, love to dance with my father again.”

Yes, these words are taken from the 2003 song “Dance with My Father” by Luther Vandross.

People can’t help but become emotional whenever this song plays, especially those who can connect.

When Corporal Nicol “Nick” Harvey saw the posters for Central Elementary School in Van Buren, Arkansas, he felt the same exact way. It’s the announcement of the much-anticipated Father-Daughter Dance, which is coming up soon.

She has three daughters, but they are all already in their 20s and 30s. Sadly, he was left alone at the dance without a partner. I didn’t believe I’d ever get to feel it again, he shouted.

He had no idea that everything was about to alter.

It turned out that there were a few young girls who weren’t able to bring their fathers with them to the occasion. Jamie Hammond, the police chief of Van Buren, made the decision to present his wonderful concept to the school.

He imagined his police officers going with these females so that everyone could attend the next event. The guidance counselor at the school then met with Harvey and Hammond. Soon later, they were made aware of the tragic tale of Avey Cox, an 8-year-old girl.

When Avey lost her father in the early 2020s, she was in the second grade.


Would you agree that losing a parent at such a young age is very heartbreaking?

According to Avey’s mother, Angelia Bernard, “They were really close. Avey wanted to attend the dance but had no one to drive her there.

These kinds of special events are significant to any young girl. It is valuable to have the opportunity to experience childhood with a parent at your side, especially a father. But not every youngster receives this benefit.

Officer Harvey didn’t waste any time in seeking Avey’s and her mother’s consent.

as anticipated. The young girl’s mother and I both approved of the plan. Wer would not? Sincerity be damned, hardly everyone would provide assistance. Some people could simply minimize such a problem and treat it as though it didn’t exist.

Avey now had a father figure to dance with during the event, while Harvey got to remember what it was like to dance with a daughter. It was a win-win situation for them both.

In order to match Avey’s clothing, I purchased a new tie, a handkerchief, and I also ordered a corsage, stated corporal Harvey. “She would often remind me how many days were left till the dance every time I saw her at school.”

For the dance, they even hired a Hummer limousine!

Officer Harvey and the other five fathers who made it possible deserve all the credit. While traveling in the opulent vehicle, they enjoyed themselves and made memories as a couple.

Harvey remarked, “It was lovely to watch Avey just taking it all in.” Harvey was aware that the little child had never been in a vehicle like that.

The trip to the ice cream parlor after the dance stands out for corporal Harvey as the activity they undertook that he will remember the most. He truly went above and above what was required of him and cared for Avey as his own child. He made sure to show the second-grader the most sincere expression of affection a father could have for his daughter.

It’s not necessary to be linked by blood; everyone may be a dad in their own straightforward ways.

In reality, at the dance party, Harvey and Avey spoke to another young girl.

“Another little girl who was with our group asked, ‘Is this your dad?’ and Avey answered, “No, he is our school resource officer,” the man recounted that lovely moment.

The cop said, “I glanced at Avey and then I said, “Well, tonight I’m her dad.” Avey put her head on the officer’s arm while he answered the other girl’s query. It resembles a nod of agreement with his response.

They will both always cherish that amazing occasion.

The corporal reflected on that special occasion and said, “I know she’s not my baby, but for a few hours it felt like she actually was. I can even spin her around. Through everything, we’ve really grown into the best of friends.

Angelia added that her daughter has become happier and more upbeat after the father-daughter dance.

“In the challenging month we’ve had, it was such a bright point. It was the finest night ever, as Avey keeps saying,” the speaker said.

This touching tale only serves to highlight the crucial role dads play in their children’s lives, particularly during the formative years. So all you dads out there, enjoy every minute with your kids and keep making treasured memories.

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