Instead of blowing air inside the baby’s mouth, Knox sucked it in, hoping it would help remove the piece of cereal stuck in her throat. It took him multiple tries before he felt the piece of food pop inside his mouth and travel down his throat.
Moments after Knox removed the piece of cereal, Ma’Yavi’s skin turned pink again, and she smiled at the police officer. The heartwarming moment is now forever etched in his mind.
The Life-Changing Incident
Knox said saving Ma’Yavi’s life was the highlight of his career. He admitted that the incident changed his life and humbled him. He even shared a photo on Facebook, where he was seen holding the little girl in his arms.
The photo of a muscular, white officer holding a black infant sent a positive message. It showed that Knox was not only concerned for white people but also supported people of color in the neighborhood.
Moreover, Knox revealed that he often received dinner invites from white people and black people, and he loved visiting their homes to have a meal.
After Knox’s photo with Ma’Yavi circulated on the internet, the representatives of Black Lives Matter approached him. They appreciated his efforts and wished other police officers were like him.
An Unexpected Opportunity
While Knox’s story went viral on social media, he received an unexpected call from Kristen. She asked him if he would like to be her daughter’s godfather.
Knox felt honored to receive such a heartwarming opportunity. He instantly accepted Kristen’s offer and became little Ma’Yavi’s godfather.
Kristen confessed that she felt Knox was the right person to be her daughter’s godfather. She revealed that her daughter smiled whenever she looked at the police officer who saved her life.
After the life-changing incident, Kristen often sent photos and videos of her daughter to Knox. He was happy to know that he would see the little girl grow old and that his grandchildren would also bond with Ma’Yavi.
