Kenyan Family in the US Wins Hearts After Donating Respirators to Local Police Department
A Kenyan man living in the United States has touched the hearts of many after he donated Covid-19 protective equipment to Paxton Police Department in Paxton, Massachusetts.
Wilson Kiriungi, a resident of Worcester, Massachusetts, delivered a package of 3M particulate respirators to the local police department on Wednesday, April 22nd.
Kiriungi’s daughter Alayna, who accompanied him to the department, also delivered a letter of appreciation to the officers for their work.
“Thank you for being heros in our community all the time, but especially now during the coronavirus pandemic. My dad and I want you guys to stay safe and healthy. We hope these masks come in handy and keep you safe through the pandemic.” reads the letter.
In a statement posted on their official Facebook page, the Paxton Police Department said: “A big thank you to Paxton resident Wilson Kiriungi and his daughter Alayna who generously donated one hundred 3M particulate respirators (and a pretty terrific note from Alayna too) this afternoon. We appreciate your generosity and support.”
Online users hailed Kiriungi and his daughter for their generosity.
Kim Ferrecchia-Rivas said: “So generous... Thank you to this family.”
Kariuki Githinji Wahome noted: “A wonderful gesture brother, you are a real reflection of what dad taught us!!!!”
Monique Wind Sheary wrote: “That’s great! And what a nice letter! ☺️❤️.”
Karumba Jack said: “That's great bro. A big heart you have.”
Margaret Waweru noted: “This is awesome🙏🙏🙏.”
Patr Naples said: “Thank you to these kind generous people for keeping our policemen safe. God bless you.”
Tracy Kniskern noted: “That’s amazing. God bless you all!”
Comments (17)
A big thank you Mr. Kiriungi and daughter Alyna. Good gesture to many. Let's all appreciate our heroes and heroines worldwide.
May Almighty God bless Mr Kiriungi’s and family for their generosity to keep our policemen 👮♂️ safe from the deadly corona 🦠
Thank you for inspiring us!
Thank you young girl and dad!! and may God protect all of us
Why the police department and not a nursing home or hospital where they are needed more by the residents and your fellow citizens who work as nurses and cna’s.Law enforcement are stuck all day in their cruisers eating doughnuts they do not need the masks.
Aki ndugu/dada you have problems...hehehehe (on a light note). It is a good thing, irrespective of where it is done. Wameweka Kenya/Africa on the map. Shukuru tu!
Hello,
Do something about the nursing home you have in mind instead of criticizing others kind gestures.
Clever way of evading traffic violation tickets in the city of Paxton...for life.
Send the damn respirators back home....Ass Kisser
:-)
I don't think they remember those donations if run through red light or pass a stop sign
I don't think they will remember those donations if you run through red light or pass a stop sign
This is a good, very good gesture! Good job. Where are Vivian, Sue and other pseudonyms who have appointed themselves to check anti-Kikuyu vibes? See, a good thing is just that. Kama mbaya ni mbaya. Period. Now this is a good thing. Proud of these Kenyans!
I often wonder 🤔 why is it that some people will never see anything good in what others are doing? Come on people! The girl and her dad inspired many in her community... use your posting to encourage not show your low life thinking!
This is Wilson. I actually donated masks to Kenyan hospital about a month ago. I saw a post about how my local PD was struggling to find masks and decided to help. This is my community. Prior to that, I had actually reached out to a local hospital, but 100 masks weren’t worth the effort of going through the paperwork.
I’d also like to tell guys who are ticked off by this that it’s there no magic here...I went online and ordered masks. You too can do it and give them to whatever entity you want.
I’ll take that ticket immunity though lol.
Big up, brother! Way to go! Blessings to you and family!
Good gesture brother Kiriungi. You make us proud. Your daughter and our daughters will never forget this.
Here's a link for anyone who'd like to contribute to Mask for Doctors.
https://www.masksfordoctors.org/#whoweare