The men and women who serve in the police force work tirelessly to ensure that we live in a safe and lawful society. Despite the importance and difficulty of their job, many believe they are underpaid. This is an issue that a KFC branch in Gallipolis, Ohio, recently addressed in a unique and attention-grabbing way.

The owner of the branch decided to hang a self-printed sign on the front door of the restaurant, and it has certainly caught people’s attention. The sign proudly proclaims, “All uniformed police officers eat free everyday all day.” This act was a gesture of gratitude towards the police officers in their town, acknowledging and appreciating the hard work they do on a daily basis. Imagine how uplifting it must have been for the police officers to see this sign!

This thoughtful initiative by the KFC owner received an overwhelming response. A picture of the sign was shared on Facebook and quickly garnered over 10,000 likes! The KFC branch employees also confirmed on Facebook that it’s true – they are happy to serve free meals to all police officers throughout the year. However, some people have expressed their disapproval of this sign, believing that it is unfair to only offer this special treatment to police officers. They argue that ambulance drivers, healthcare professionals, and other emergency service workers should also be included.

In response to the negative comments, one police officer had the perfect comeback. They acknowledged that some people couldn’t see the bigger picture and pointed out that they, as police officers, do not expect or want any freebies or special treatment. It is the acknowledgment of law enforcement by KFC that matters the most. The officer also agreed that other first responders should be acknowledged as well.

Police officers dedicate their lives to protect ordinary citizens and maintain the wellbeing of our society. Their work forms a crucial foundation for a safe and stable country. We should be grateful for all their efforts. Let’s share this story as an example for other restaurants to follow and honor the important work of all our men and women in blue.

Published by Newsner. Please like and follow us on Facebook here.