was born with a rare condition that makes it hard for him to eat, breathe, and hear first day of kindergarten officer douglas and other first responders showed up to make his first day of school a little less scary. when they arrived at the school captain america got out and was giving high fives to the kids. it was unforgettable reporter: for michael s mom britney officer douglas has been a life tyne. when your kid has differences you just want them to be accepted reporter: what do you hope to bring to these kids i want to bring a certain level of joy, compassion, just general positivity. reporter: positivity and joy for kids like 12-year-old alex who has autism. officer douglas showed up to be part of his birthday parade. and when it came time for alex to get a covid shot mom elvia says he stepped in once again. i called officer douglas and i said alex is a little bit scared can you walk him through it