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Julius Hadley has lived in Texas for ninety-five years. He knows how hot it can get there. He knows that the heat can kill, and it’s especially likely to kill the elderly. So in early June, when his central air and his window AC both went out, Julius did what anyone in a life-threatening situation might do. He called 911. Officers Margolis and Weir paid Julius a visit. “It was 8:30 a.m. and his house was already 90 degrees inside,” said Officer Margolis. The two policemen made a pit stop at Home Depot to buy Julius a new window unit. The Home Depot employees kicked in $150 of their own money. Weir, Margolis, and their coworker Officer Rebrovich installed the unit that afternoon. When Julius’ story got out, a local AC company offered to replace his central air as well. “He’s a World War II veteran,” Margolis said. “In our eyes Julius is a hero.”