Tis the season

Posted 12/24/20

This past May, Town of Lloyd Police responded to the residence of an 85-year-old Highland senior citizen whose wife of 50 years had just passed away. As spring turned to summer and summer rolled into …

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Tis the season

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This past May, Town of Lloyd Police responded to the residence of an 85-year-old Highland senior citizen whose wife of 50 years had just passed away. As spring turned to summer and summer rolled into fall, Chief Janso and Lt. Roloson from time-to time would go and pay a visit to the Highland man and see how he was doing. One fall day the gentleman stopped by the station and spoke to Chief Janso about how he had to start parting with things from his late wife. The next day Chief Janso and Lt. Roloson went and visited the gentleman.  One item that stuck out the most to Chief Janso was a Christmas tree.  He then purchased one of his wife’s Christmas trees for the police department along with some of the ornaments and decorations. A few days after the tree was up and decorated by members of the police department, Chief Janso visited the gentleman and told him the tree was up, decorated and he should come see it. The gentleman went to the station and was so incredibly happy to see that his wife's tree was up in the station.

 To most people this is just a Christmas tree... but to someone in the community this tree meant a lot to him and his late wife. Sometimes, the smallest and simplest act of kindness such as purchasing a Christmas tree means the most to others and brings joy to them. So, the next time you see a Christmas tree, stop and look at it, enjoy it and remember it is just not a Christmas tree. It is a whole lot more. It is memories, family, love and the spirit of the season! Merry Christmas!

James S. Janso

Chief of Police

Town of Lloyd