‘We do:’ Ga. deputy answers call of duty after groom gets into accident on the way to his wedding

WALTON COUNTY, Ga. — On most wedding days, it’s usually the bride and groom saying, “I do,” but when a local sheriff’s office was asked if it could get a groom to his wedding on time, the department answered, “We do.”

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A local sheriff’s office came to the rescue of a groom in danger of missing his own wedding after he crashed his car.

The crash happened Friday in Walton County.

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A photo posted by the department on Facebook shows the groom getting out of the deputy’s car.

That deputy not only gave him a ride but helped save the day!

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The mother of the groom, Amylee Hammond, posted on Facebook: “From the mama of the groom, I am so thankful to WCSO!! WCSO cares about the people of this county. I personally am forever grateful to each of you.”

The department reminded everyone to teach their loved ones to care about others, not just themselves.

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