Photo By Sgt. Samuel Han | Garrison Commander Col. William P. Huber (right), together with Command Sgt. Maj. John...... read more read more
YONGSAN GARRISON, South Korea – Emergency first responders don't get a break during the holiday season. Whether it is Christmas or any other day of the week ER and mail room staff, firefighters, military police, Korean National Police and gate guards remain on duty 24/7, keeping U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan safe.
To thank these dedicated members of the garrison for their unwavering service, Yongsan continued its annual tradition of spreading Christmas cheer by giving out Christmas treats through Operation Santa Express, Dec. 24.
“We appreciate the selfless service and dedication that you all show every day,” Huber stated. “But Christmas is a holiday that must be celebrated – either at work or at home.”
And so, donned in Santa hats, Col. Huber, Command Sgt. Maj. John Justis, Ricky Oxendine of the Directorate of Emergency Services, and the DES staff drove around to each of the offices and work stations of the Emergency First Responders to provide them with a token of the Community’s appreciation for their work.
“These are donations from the whole Community, who want to show support for all the Emergency First Responders, and show appreciation for working on a cold winter day,” Oxendine said.
Oxendine explained that the treats were from organizations such as People to People, Yongsan Post Exchange, American Red Cross, Dragon Hill Lodge, as well as from Families and Civilians. There were approximately 500 bags of cookies on top of several boxes of doughnuts, hot cocoa, and Korean noodles, which were all distributed to the Emergency First Responders on duty Christmas Eve.
Operation Santa Express lasted throughout the whole day as the DES crew visited every gate in the garrison giving Emergency First Responders a chance to take a break and enjoy some Christmas cheer.
| Date Taken: | 12.24.2011 |
| Date Posted: | 12.28.2011 20:10 |
| Story ID: | 81824 |
| Location: | YONGSAN GARRISON, 11, KR |
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