ELLICOTT CITY, MD (WJLA/CNN) - The children of a fallen police officer got a special Christmas gift to remember their dad, who died in the line of duty three months ago.
They are as cute as a button. In fact, the eyes are just that, right off the uniform of fallen Washington, DC, Police Officer Barry Eastman.
"My kids were so thrilled to receive them," said Jennifer Eastman, his wife.
Jennifer Eastman said the bears were made for their children, 5-year-old twins Violet and Asher.
Officer Rebecca Werner, who worked with Barry Eastman, used her sewing skills to make twin bears.
They are wearing neck ties and patches on their feet.
"My daughter said I can give daddy a hug," Jennifer Eastman said.
She said her kids have slept with them ever since they were dropped off Tuesday, but they can’t decide on names.
"He would love that so many people are reaching out to our kids and doing such wonderful things for them," she said.
Barry Eastman was a DC police officer for four years. In September, he was coming home from work around 8 a.m. when his car crossed the center line and hit a tractor-trailer.
"They love talking about their dad, and they’re really proud of him," Jennifer Eastman said.
Pictures in their Ellicott City home show a proud husband and father. On this first Christmas without him, Jennifer Eastman is keeping the traditions going.
"(We're) going to see Christmas lights in the car and baking cookies and big breakfast on Christmas morning," she said.
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