Somerset Co. Sheriff’s Department collects Christmas cards for deputy

Christmas cards at the Somerset County Sheriff's Department have a whole new meaning. What is usually used to greet loved ones during the holidays, now serves as inspiration and strength to keep fighting.

Through Christmas cards, the department has been rallying behind one of their men in blue, Lt. Rennie Miles.

"I describe him as brother from another mother, we are extremely close friends," says Sheriff Ronnie Howard.

Last year, tragedy struck the department. Lt. Miles was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.

"It was heartbreaking when we found out about it. When I received the call that he had cancer my first question was what can we do for him, what does he need, what does his family need," says Sgt. Jonathon Todd.

In an effort to cheer him up, the department made a Facebook post, calling on the community to send Christmas cards to Lt. Miles to brighten his spirits. Little did they know, the outpouring of support he'd receive.

"He received cards from all over the continental U.S. and even some from England," says Sheriff Howard. 

This year the department is back at it again. Since his diagnosis, Lt. Miles has been in and out of work, while at the same time undergoing treatment and procedures. The department wants to remind him that they will continue to be in his corner once again collecting Christmas cards for him.

"We would like to see people sent him as many Christmas cards as they can…it will lift his spirits up tremendously," says Sheriff Howard.

If you would like to send a Christmas card to Lt. Miles, you can mail it to:

Lt. Rennie Miles
Somerset County Sheriff's Office
30426 Sam Barnes Road
Westover, MD, 21871