Jamaica Gleaner

‘Supa Willy’ and cops bring Christmas cheer to the elderly

- Rasbert Turner Sunday Gleaner Writer

IT WAS early Christmas for scores of senior citizens of Frazer’s Content and neighbouri­ng communitie­s in St Catherine last week as they were presented with gifts packages by officials of ‘Supa Willy Promotions’ and the police in the area.

The group took the gift packages through zinc fences and narrow pathways to the elderly, some of whom were shut-ins.

“When I saw the police coming inside my yard my heart leap, but was pleasantly surprised they were the bearers of Christmas gifts. I am thankful for this act of kindness,” said Delceta Forrester, one of the residents to benefit from the kindness of the group.

“Excuse me, remember Miss Cinderella O’Connor, round di corner, as she is really in need,” said Kadian Brown after she was presented with her gift basket.

‘PROUD TO SUPPORT’

Constable Kester Fennel from the Community Safety Branch of the Jamaica Constabula­ry Force (JCF) enjoyed the day as the team was showered with words of thanks from those they presented with gifts.

“We are very proud to support this venture. The smiles and appreciati­on of the recipients brought joy and satisfacti­on to the team,” Fennel told The Sunday Gleaner.

The venture was spearheade­d by Hornet Williams of Supa Willy Promotions, who lives in the area.

“I am pleased to be able to assist these residents who are all elderly. I have collaborat­ed with the police in St Catherine to bring good cheer, and this is Christmas for me,” said Williams who recently retired from the JCF.

He noted that the initiative to bring Christmas cheer to the elderly started in 2012 and continues to grow. According to Williams, he plans to continue the annual treat as long as he is able to make a difference.

 ??  ?? Cinderella O’Connor (centre) prays for (from left) Corporal Delroy Cole, Constable Kester Fennel and Hornet Williams.
Cinderella O’Connor (centre) prays for (from left) Corporal Delroy Cole, Constable Kester Fennel and Hornet Williams.
 ?? PHOTOS BY RASBERT TURNER ?? Constable Kester Fennel (right) presenting a gift basket to Delceta Forrester.
PHOTOS BY RASBERT TURNER Constable Kester Fennel (right) presenting a gift basket to Delceta Forrester.
 ??  ?? Hornet Williams presenting a gift to Bernice Sewell.
Hornet Williams presenting a gift to Bernice Sewell.

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