LAPD Officers Deliver Christmas Tree to Veteran in Venice

Two Los Angeles Police Department officers spread some holiday cheer by surprising a 94-year-old veteran with a Christmas tree.

Officers Natalie Nunez and Abel Torres were dispatched last Friday to the home of Herman Perry in Venice to conduct a wellness check.

They found the man to be OK but later realized Perry, a veteran who lives alone, did not have a Christmas tree.

To Perry's surprise, the officers returned with a decorated tree, which he awoke to find in the living room of his apartment.

"I was surprised when I seen it the next day. Beautiful. Thank you," Perry said.

Perry lives alone without any family members nearby.

A local Christmas tree lot donated the tree and lights free of charge.

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