>> it's a big step to know that he is known in our community and he is well-respected. to follow his footsteps is an honor. ainsley: um-huh. >> i have big shoes to fill. ainsley: you are holding a note from his mom from 1989. >> yes, i am. ainsley: she sent you flowers. >> they actually sent me flowers. ainsley: what does it say? can you read it to us. >> to officer puccio, thank you very much, may god bless you and your family. as a mom i will always remember what you did for my family and leonel. god bless you, carmen. ainsley: beautiful. god bless you. god bless you both. >> may i say one thing? ainsley: yes, sir. >> that night after saving mom his mom police car to the hospital. >> because you were in the backseat with him. >> i was in the front seat. i couldn't drive. i was monitoring him and i said mom you have to get in the car and drive. and she drove us to the