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Indianapolis, Iowa — Santa Claus isn't driving a sleigh this year in Indianola, Iowa — and instead of presents, he's bringing joy and light, decorating every house on his block for the upcoming holiday season. John Reichart, 74, loves Christmas but there's something else he loves more: His wife of 53 years, Joan. She was diagnosed with Alzheimer's four years ago, and since then, the Marine veteran has made it his mission to keep making her memories.
'I think the whole neighborhood feels very blessed to have him in this neighborhood,' one neighbor said. 'It's moving,' added one spectator. 'That's what Christmas is all about.' Reichart said he can't see himself stopping the tradition now. 'As long as she's OK,' he said. 'And even if she would pass, I'm gonna do it in her memory as long as I can do it.
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