He Had A Sign That Read 'Free Hugs' At A Ferguson Rally. This Cop Took Him Up On The Offer

November 28, 2014

A young man at a Ferguson rally in Portland was carrying a sign that read "Free Hugs."

Ferguson protester hugs cop
Credit: samfagan

Sgt. Bret Barnum said he noticed the young man with tears in his eyes and asked, "Do I get one of those?"

cop hugs Ferguson protestor
Credit: Johnny Nguyen

The look in this young man's eyes speaks volumes, and this picture needs to be on front pages nationwide.


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