COBB COUNTY, Ga. — If you’re a parent, chances are you’ll do anything to make your child smile. So, during these challenging times, how do you tell your son or daughter, they won’t have a birthday party this year?
That’s the scenario Justin and Tatiana Crocker found themselves in with their daughter.
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Eleanor had just turned 3 years old, but the coronavirus pandemic canceled her birthday party.
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Her neighbors in Kennesaw found out about the dilemma, put a call out for help on the Westover neighborhood Facebook page, and got the attention of Cobb County police, Kennesaw police and Cobb County firefighters.
On Wednesday, officers, firefighters, friends, family, neighbors and complete strangers showed up for Eleanor’s “Frozen-“themed party.
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A caravan of cars, patrol vehicles and a firetruck drove by the Crocker residence as they stood in the front yard with a family photographer, gifts and even a bottle of champagne.
“My husband is Kristoff. I’m Anna and we have a little birthday Elsa,” said Tatiana Crocker. “Since quarantine, we’ve been watching it on repeat almost every day. All of the presents are Elsa-themed.”
The Crockers, like many families, have taken a hit financially. They’re co-founders of GoAnchorsUp.com, an AirBnB-type website for boat rentals.
Both Tatiana and Justin are big supporters of law enforcement.
They told Channel 2 Cobb County Bureau Chief Chris Jose they are touched by the generosity the emergency responders showed.
“We really appreciate our community. We really appreciate the firemen and we really appreciate the police officers, and everybody who’s on the front lines. Everybody that’s fighting (COVID-19), thank you all so much,” said Tatiana. “We’re so touched. I don’t have the words. I’m trying to hold back tears.”
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