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Michael froze. He knew that signal.<\/p>\n

It was the hand sign children were taught in schools and safety videos: a silent S.O.S., a cry for help without words.<\/p>\n

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The soldier\u2019s heart clenched. He couldn\u2019t storm over\u2014he had no proof, only a gesture. And if he frightened the wrong man, it could make things worse. He needed to think carefully.<\/p>\n

Reaching into his pocket, Michael pulled out a wrapped piece of hard candy he\u2019d grabbed at the register. He stood casually, walked past the booths, and stopped near the little girl. With a gentle smile, he held out the candy.<\/p>\n

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Michael froze. He knew that signal. It was the hand sign children were taught in schools and safety videos: a silent S.O.S., a cry for help without words. For illustrative purposes only The soldier\u2019s heart clenched. He couldn\u2019t storm over\u2014he had no proof, only a gesture. And if he frightened the wrong man, it could…<\/p>\n

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