ST. TAMMANY PARISH, La. — What began as a traffic stop in St. Tammany Parish became a memorable chance for a local sheriff’s deputy to demonstrate empathy.

Deputy Dustin Byers of the 4th District stopped a driver who was reportedly speeding on Highway 21. As per the sheriff’s office, the driver revealed he was facing a ‘rough day’ as he was heading to a funeral.

The officer noticed that the man’s necktie was a mess and that he could not tie the knot correctly.

That is when Deputy Byers seized the opportunity to help and tied the man’s tie for him.

A picture was taken of the shared moment and has since gone viral on social media, with people sharing their own stories of kindness from the deputies.

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