SALINE COUNTY—The Kansas Highway Patrol shared a story of appreciation for their effort to go above and beyond the call of duty.

"Every now and then, we receive a message that reminds us why we do what we do. On Sunday, we received the following from a family traveling across Kansas:"

“Trooper Van Buren helped us out today on I-70, about ten miles west of Salina. Our donut tire was funky, so he drove my husband to Walmart to have our new tire mounted — and when they got back, he put it on for us."

”This photo was taken during that moment," The KHP wrote.&nbsp; "We’re proud of Trooper Van Buren and all our troopers who go the extra mile to help others every day. Thank you to the traveling public for trusting us to be there when you need a hand."

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 </figure>SALINE COUNTY—The Kansas Highway Patrol shared a story of appreciation for their effort to go above and beyond the call of duty."Every now and then, we receive a message that reminds us why we do what we do. On Sunday, we received the following from a family traveling across Kansas:"“Trooper Van Buren helped us out today on I-70, about ten miles west of Salina. Our donut tire was funky, so he drove my husband to Walmart to have our new tire mounted — and when they got back, he put it on for us.""You troopers are angels!!!"”This photo was taken during that moment," The KHP wrote.&nbsp; "We’re proud of Trooper Van Buren and all our troopers who go the extra mile to help others every day. Thank you to the traveling public for trusting us to be there when you need a hand."

KHP shares a story of gratitude: You Troopers are angels