COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho — A group of young boys in Coeur d’Alene turned their summer lemonade stand into a tribute for fallen heroes.
The boys had planned their lemonade stand for Fourth of July week. After Sunday’s tragic ambush that killed battalion chiefs Frank Harwood and John Morrison and injured Coeur d’Alene fire engineer Dave Tysdal, they decided to donate their earnings to the families.
“I felt bad for their families and I wanted to do something,” said one boy. “Stand with their families to give them money.”
The boys enjoy running their stand because they “get to serve others by doing lemonade.”
Parents supported the decision and used it as a teaching moment.
“We just talked with them about it,” said one mother. “It’s important for them to know so they can pray for our community in times of need.”
Word spread on social media and customers came throughout the day.
“That’s what I love about our community,” said one parent. “There’s always unity. There’s always beauty.”
Coeur d’Alene Fire Chief Tom Greif visited the stand to thank the boys personally.
“Can I buy some lemonade? Actually, I’m really thirsty,” Greif said.
The chief gave the boys fire department hats and a Coeur d’Alene Fire challenge coin.
The boys raised more than $100 for the families affected by Sunday’s ambush.
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