I have been a resident of East Williston for almost four decades.
Throughout these wonderful years of living in of our very special community, I have watched (with awe) the self-sacrifices that our volunteer East Williston Fire Department members have made, and continue to make, each and every day of the year.
However, on Christmas Eve, I have watched these EWFD members make a special, yearly sacrifice of their own time and a special, yearly sacrifice of their families’ time.
On Christmas Eve, when these EWFD members board our fire vehicles (a.k.a., sleighs) to bring joy to the children and families of our community, these volunteers donate their precious time away from their own families — time that can never be bought back or replaced.
The children of all chronological ages in my household (myself included) get a personal joy each and every time we see Santa on the East Williston Fire Department vehicles on Christmas Eve.
The excitement of childhood swells up within our hearts still when we see the Jolly Old Fellow approach a house to bring joy to each child waiting for his visit with eager anticipation.
I would like to offer a personal and hearty, “Thank you!” to our wonderful
EWFD members who sacrifice their time on Christmas Eve — and, the rest of year — for all of us. You are the best!
On Christmas Eve, we all would do well to remember that, ultimately, the true meaning of Christmas is found in personal sacrifice for others.
Kathy Rittel
East Williston
