He Tries To Buy His Late Dad’s Squad Car. When He’s Outbid, Watch The Man In The Cowboy Hat

Having a family member in the police is a bittersweet situation. On one hand you’re proud about the service they provide to the community, but on the other hand you’re constantly worried about their safety.

#1 Family members in the police

Having a family member in the police is a bittersweet situation. On one hand you're proud about the service they provide to the community, but on the other hand you're constantly worried about their safety.

#2 Losing his father

Tanner Brownlee's had to go through a difficult childhood after losing his father to the line of duty when he was young.

#3 Sam Brownlee

Sam Brownlee died after a high-speed chase. All that Tanner and his brother received after their father died were some photographs, his father's leather motorcycle jacket and some other possessions.

#4 Trying to get his dad's car

But since his dad's motorcycle jacket doesn't fit him, Tanner wanted to get something that would remind him of his dad every day: his old squad car.

#5 Outbid!

Tanner started a GoFundMe campaign to raise money and get his dad's car at the auction. But a mysterious bidder ended up getting it. This anonymous person was standing far back in the room.

#6 But then THIS happened

But he surprised Tanner when he handed him the keys to his dad's car. Tanner couldn't believe it and started crying!

#7 Couldn't be happier

Getting his dad's car means that Tanner will keep his father close to him at all times now, at least symbolically. He's extremely happy and still can believe what happened at the auction.

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