As this holiday season comes upon us I would like everyone to take time at Christmas to think about the people who find that holiday, just another work day. We spend a lot of time in this country honoring our men and women in the armed forces, as well we should, but often forgotten in the shuffle are our everyday heroes who have dedicated their entire working lives to keeping us safe and sound. God forbid you should need them during the holidays, but if you do. Rest assured they would be there for you.
If you were to go outside of your house on that night/day you would find police officers and deputies patrolling the streets. They too have families and loved ones that need them at Christmas, but they know they have a duty to serve and protect the public and that comes first. If your house catches on fire, or if you have a medical emergency, you will get the help you need like any other time but the responder's families will have to wait for them. Go by any hospital and the lights will be on and the patients will be receiving care. If it snows our streets and highways will be maintained. If the power or gas is interrupted, it will be restored as soon as possible.
There are countless others, too many to mention, who can't just punch the clock and go home for the holidays. They have to be where they are needed the most. Yes, there are soldiers around the world who can't be home for Christmas, but there are others who live right next door, who can't be home either. Let them know you're thinking of them and Merry Christmas.
Mike Holst
Crosslake
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Add commentremember those who work
Not only public service people have to work, people in all service industries have to work on the holidays. It is quite sad that restuarants, entertainment(movies, casino, bowling), stores and even with pay at the pump gas stations have to be open on holidays. Most families have a person working for one of these industries and are upset that it is difficult to spend time with their families because their company has to make a buck. So when you are out taking advantage of these businesses remember to thank the employees for the service, because as an employee in the service industry I know I don't like being there on the holidays.
home for the holidays
Thank you Mike for the letter. I have spent many Christmases waiting for the shift to get over so my son and I could have Christmas with the man of our house who happens to be a deputy. We too miss out because of the job but we make the best of it and celebrate when we can. Now with extra safe and sober shifts more families are waiting for the shift to be over so that those who choose to drink and drive either are caught or the damage they cause has been cleaned up
Merry Christmas