Lunch with a hero: Boy shares meal at Candy Factory with officer

Published 1:01 pm Friday, May 31, 2013

Four-year-old Ethan Wilhelm of Snoqualmie got the thrill of his young life last month when he got to eat lunch with Snoqualmie Police Sgt. Chris Todd.

Ethan, who, mom Jodi Wilhelm says, is “mesmerized by police officers,” was at the Snoqualmie Falls Candy Factory for lunch with his family, when he met Sgt. Todd. He confidently approached the officer and asked to join him, then hurried to grab his burger. He joined the sergeant in a 25-minute conversation that encompassed video games, police cars and how to catch the bad guys.

“He gave Ethan a sticker badge that he proudly wore to school,” said Wilhelm. “After lunch, Ethan told me today was the best day ever.”

“We now have to stop by the Candy Factory every now and then. The first place Ethan goes is to the booth in which he shared with Officer Todd! This gentlemen made my little guy’s day! He’s a hero in the eyes of Ethan.” Todd has been with the local force with for 15 years.