Nine-year-old Daniella selects Christmas gifts for her family with the assistance of Sergeant Kaylie Andrus. Local children of deployed soldiers, each with a military buddy, spent Tuesday morning shopping through a partnership with Target and local service members. HANNAH NEFF/Press
December 14, 2021
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Shopping buddies for Christmas
Children of deployed soldiers and military members team up
COEUR D’ALENE - Excitement filled the aisles of Target as local children of deployed soldiers got to play Santa with the assistance of local military members. “I’m actually having fun,” 9-year-old Daniella said. “All I have left on my list is to get my dad something.” The group of eight kids, each with a military buddy, scanned the shelves to find the perfect gift for everyone on their list on Tuesday morning.