Secret Santa, IFPD surprise children of police officer who died this year

IDAHO FALLS -- Officer Sabas Flores loved being a police officer. He joined the Idaho Falls Police Department in 2001 and was a member of the S.W.A.T. team.

He compared his work as a police officer to his time serving as an LDS missionary in Argentina. He'd often say, "You get to serve your fellow man."

Flores was a huge Dallas Cowboys and New York Yankees fan. His fellow officers would often tease him if the teams were having a bad season.

Flores unexpectedly passed away on Aug. 18 - leaving behind a son and two daughters.

Idaho Falls police officers have surrounded Flores' family with love since he died and their mission is to make sure his children have money for college by the time they turn 18.

A local Secret Santa and his wife decided they wanted to contribute to the fund by donating $10,000.

The EastIdahoNews.com elves, Idaho Falls Fraternal Order of Police, IFPD Chief Mark McBride and others paid a surprise visit to the family to present some special gifts.

Watch the video above to see the unforgettable reaction.

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