Mich. squadron helps bring holiday cheer to veterans’ families
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Cadet Chief Master Sgt. Kayleigh Fountain and a young friend make an Advent chain.
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Cadets and children at work making holiday cards.
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Cadet Senior Airman Lindsey Fountain and a friend take a break from working on an ornament.
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Selfridge cadets with the guest of honor.
Photos by 1st Lt. Lisa Fountain
1st Lt. Lisa Fountain
Assistant Public Affairs Officer
Selfridge Cadet Squadron
Michigan Wing
MICHIGAN — Members of the Selfridge Cadet Squadron joined with members of Charles A. Hammond American Legion Post 8 on a chilly winter day in Port Huron to help make sure veterans’ families found warmth during the holiday season.
Children were treated to crafts, including handmade holiday cards, colorful advent chains and whimsically decorated ornaments. All received stockings to personalize with their names to hold their crafts. They took great delight in decorating their own sugar cookie with a multitude of confectionary delights.
Soon it was time for a visit from a very special guest. The children gleefully welcomed Santa Claus and ran to get a chance to sit on his lap and tell him their wishes for Christmas. After their visit, they were each given a gift from the Legion post.
The Selfridge cadets assisted at each of the craft stations, on occasion finding a child sitting on their knee during work on the Christmastime creations.