First responders in Great Falls got a sweet surprise on Friday as the Salvation Army handed out fresh donuts to celebrate National Donut Day, continuing a tradition that dates back to World War I.

This is the second year Salvation Army staff and volunteers have gone out to thank first responders with donuts, hitting several agencies across the community including police, fire, and medical personnel.

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This tradition dates back to World War I, when the Salvation Armys Donut Lassies served the sweet treats to soldiers.

Last year Major Mike Halverson, a Salvation Army Corps Officer, and Cosmas Ghamogha, their youth director, brought the tradition to Great Falls, and went out to deliver donuts themselves.

Ghamogha says, When I see them and we hand donuts to them, the smile

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