Chelsea Freeman, wife of Los Angeles Dodgers star Freddie Freeman, shared a personal story last year about a kind gesture made by Baldwin Park police officer Samuel Liberos.
“We met in the Dodgers/Mets playoffs. He approached me, asked how my son Max was doing and handed me a patch of police.” “A little gesture that makes such a meaningful thing.”
Max Freeman was admitted to the Orange County Children’s Hospital last summer and was treated for Guillain Barre Syndrome, a rare autoimmune disorder.
Liberos’ kindness to children was well documented in videos showing elementary school students that the smiling officer was reading. He was also a dedicated Dodgers fan and snowboarder.
Officer Samuel Liberos is seen in a photo released by Baldwin Park Police Station. A memorial outside the Baldwin Park Police Station honoring the murdered officer, Samuel Liberos. (KTLA) LA County Sheriff Robert Luna (left) and Baldwin Park Police Chief Robert Lopez (right) will speak to the press outside the Los Angeles General Medical Center after being killed in Los Angeles, California on Sunday, June 1, 2025, another officer was killed, another officer died, and another officer died. (Carlin Steele/Los Angeles Times Getty Images) LOS ANGELES, CA – May 31: Police officers will kick out an area near the location of the shooting at Baldwin Park on May 31, 2025 in Los Angeles, CA. According to the CHP, he was shot dead on Saturday in Baldwin Park in response to a call on May 31st and answered a call at Baldwin Park. (Photo by I Ryu/VCG via Getty Images) Los Angeles Dodgers Freddie Freeman and sons Brandon and Maximus Watch defeated Dodger Stadium on Sunday, October 20th after the Dodgers beat the New York Mets in the National League Championship Series at Dodger Stadium. The Dodgers wear the “#MaxStrong” T-shirt on August 5, 2024 in Los Angeles, California, before their regular season game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Gene One/Getty Images) Los Angeles Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman Waves made waves in the stands on Monday, August 5, 2024 during the first inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
On Saturday night, a nine-year veteran at Baldwin Park Police Station was shot dead at the request of a man firing a rifle in the street. Riveros was airlifted to USC Memorial Hospital, where he died from the wounds there.
“Our hearts have heard of his passing this week. Officer Samuel Liberos of the Baldwin Police Station served with honor and heart. He was a passionate Dodgers fan in Pasadena,” reads the Chelsea post.
“Live in peace, Officer Liberos. You will never forget your kindness,” Post said.
