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

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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