justin's big day.

today we made a surprise trip to the police station.

well, it was a surprise to the kids.

i received a call yesterday, asking us to be there

this afternoon to surprise justin with an award.

(the kids standing with papa, waiting to go see daddy)

this man is the reason for the award.

billy tucker is a resident of hilltop

and a big help to justin.

they talk on a weekly basis, pretty much.

let's him know what problems are happening

while he's off work and such.

billy's dad just passed away a few weeks

ago, and justin attended his service, as well.

billy had nominated justin for the

'excellence in public service' award last year...

but he didn't win.

this year he won.

the prize: $2500.

wow.

thank you, billy.

if you're not from around here,

the man on the left is the chief of police,

norman williams.

uniformed officer is justin's captain.

first few moments after the city manager told

justin he'd won the award.

the interview--he'll be on the news tonight.

watch 4, 5, 6 and 10pm to see which one they play it on! :)

the camera guy didn't know which one.

justin with lavonta williams, sue schlapp, our new city manager(sorry, i honestly don't know his name!), jim skelton, mr. devore(who gave the money).