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Camp 5 Officers Give A Very Special Gift To Coworker With Cancer
December 25, 2016
A group of corrections officers from the Escambia County Road Prison gave a very special gift to to a coworker..
Delton “Boz” Boswell was an employee of Escambia County for 31 years – about 10 of those years as a sergeant at the Escambia County Road Prison.
A little over a year and a half ago he was diagnosed with colon cancer. After having surgery to remove the cancer, six months of chemotherapy treatments and seven months of good health – he is now on round two of his cancer fight. At the end of June, he received the news that the cancer is back. While undergoing his second surgery in 16 months, the officers at the road prison’s Camp 5 came together to support their supervisor and friend.
A few months ago, they decided to finish the restoration work he had started on his 1956 Ford Crown Victoria Sunliner.
Days after one of Boswell’s surgeries, two of the officers loaded up the car to have the exhaust re-done at George’s Muffler Shop. Later, 18 officers and friends gathered at a garage to give the car an overhaul. In 10 hours, the car had a new gas tank, new Edelbrock carburetor, new seats, radiator repair (special thanks to Danny Cain) and other fix-ups before the big reveal.
As Boswell turned into the driveway, the garage door was raised and the car pulled out while friends and family followed behind. Lots of smile and lots of tears were shed along with a prayer for healing and friendship.
Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
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22 Responses to “Camp 5 Officers Give A Very Special Gift To Coworker With Cancer”
I want to say as a neighbor of mine, Delton (I always called him Gene) and his family have been nothing other than the most loving, caring, sweetest people I have ever known. I have always admired both him and his wife Tammy for the loving ways they have been towards one another and towards my family as well. They looked out for us on numerous occasions and no one deserves a better blessing from God above than this family here. Thank you Camp 5 for recognizing a true friend that he has always been. Congratulations Gene!!!!
I just want to THANK everyone that had there hands in this,, Brandi and Pat for there friendship though all of this they have been there from the ever fist day March 27 2015.and ALL the other guys that worked and put money into this the car is still a work in progress, And OUR SON Jacob for having to tell a little lie to Delton, Thanks Again love you all,
A perfect example of neighborly love. Having a sense of community. Looking beyond one’s self. How great the world would be if more folks were like this. Amazing story. God Bless all involved.
Boz, I hate to hear you’re having to go through these health issues at such an early age. All my life all I can remember telling people is never give in and keep fighting. Tammy, you already had your hands full with this fool. You make his butt get up and keep going. Don’t let him just sit around. When he crosses you like he’s done in the past, I feel comfortable thinking you can knock his butt right back in line. You two take care of one another and just keep fighting it together. It was very nice to read that all those other people done what they done for you all. You don’t read about those kind of things enough. Take care, Mike Amerson
What a wonderful thing for you guys to do! Thank you for bringing some cheer to Delton. Prayers daily for Delton and Tammy
I work out at the camp from time to time. their are some really down to earth good people out there. I just would like to say good job. I am praying that Sgt. Bozwell make a speedy recovery.
Wow. Just amazing people there at the road camp!! Truly good people and it always shows!! Boz is well deserving and I’m sure this brought lots of happy tears!! I could think of no one more deserving then my friend Delton!!! He has helped so many including myself, all from his heart and because friends and family are the most important to him!!! God bless you Boz!!! And seeing this made me tear up!! Beautiful car and I hope you enjoy many smiles behind the wheel
Forever your friend,
Melissa Sterling.
Delton is a part of my family he is loved by everyone who meets him. He has always been there to help anyone in need. He never asks for help. God bless all the guys and gals who has been there for him and his wife Tammy. From the bottom of my heart I thank you.
Awesome guys….I’m sure Boz was overwhelmed. …
What a beautiful story of Love.I don’t know this gentleman but just seeing this tells me what a special person he is to have this many people to want to be a part of this speaks volumes about him.
Thank you Sir for making this world a better place. Merry Christmas to you all !
My late husband worked with Bozwell many years ago at CRP. He considered him a good friend. So sorry to hear he is sick. Prayers for him and his family.
Great job guys Boz. Is a good guy hope all goes well for him i eorked with him for over 25yrs. I know it put a smile on his face
That was a really good thing ya done, and this is the season to be giving. What the world needs now is love sweet love! Thank god for ya being able to do it.
This is what Christmas is all about! You become like family when you work so close with someone. Merry Christmas to all.
Merry Christmas to all. Thank You to all the Officer for keeping Us the public safe. And may the Lord Bless all the Officer that helped a Dream come True. God Bless Everyone, Merry Christmas.
Y’all are Awesome
Mel
Good for y’all!!!!!!! What a great example for Christmas! That’s what it’s all about!!!!!!
that is such a wonderful story. a bunch of great guys that love boswell.hes a wonderful person that i work with for years. god is on his side and hes gona beat this i know.he loves life and hes gona have years to enjoy that car. love you boswell and tammy. merry christmas to you both
That’s a great thing y’all did. Get well soon Boswell, praying for you
What a great thing to do for this man. I know he was happy. Really a blessing to him from his friends. God is so good. I do pray he will be healed in Jesus sweet name.
Very,-very-cool…..
Great story. I know he was happy. Thank each of you that made this happen.
Family!! Love my county boyz!!!!!