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Colorblind deputy sees colors for the first time

EUREKA, Calif. — Here's a video that's bound to bring a tear to your eye, as a sheriff's deputy sees color for the first time.

Jeff Dishmon was born colorblind. His coworkers pitched in to purchase him some enchroma glasses so that he could see color.

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Deputy Samantha Freese spearheaded the fundraising effort. Dishmon and Freese have been working together for eight years and have become close in that time.

Dishmon says he sees a whole new world that is breathtaking.

Correctional Deputy sees color for the first time

“It’s a different world” Today Correctional Deputy and Sheriff’s SWAP Farm Manager Jeff Dishmon saw color for the first time. Correctional Deputy Samantha Freese and Dishmon have worked together for eight years at the Humboldt County Correctional Facility. Over the years the two have grown close, nicknaming each other “Grandpa” and “Granddaughter”. Dishmon has been color blind his whole life, which has sometimes been a source of frustration for him and others around him. Freese and other correctional deputies pitched in to purchase #enchroma glasses for Dishmon and presented them to him today at the Sheriff’s SWAP Farm. The results were incredible. #trynottocry

Posted by Humboldt County Sheriff's Office on Wednesday, November 14, 2018
 

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