Brookdale Sandy Springs veterans recount their service and sacrifice for America
Brookdale Sandy Springs honored its 13 veterans with patriotic tunes, certificates, and medallion. Peter Leaming, a Korean War veteran, said the recognition meant a lot to him. "We kept the country free and I really am proud of the fact that I served. It’s nice to know the people here are appreciative of what we tried to do."
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Veteran's Day event celebrates service, life, love at Brookdale Oswego Springs
Resident and veterans alike came together to reminisce at Brookdale Oswego Springs. The event was a big hit with Alden Cole, a Vietnam War veteran. "I love it. [Veterans Day] is very important because we need veterans." Alden says that veterans' willingness to protect others across the world is what makes American a symbol of freedom.
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"Lots of marching": Veteran recalls his time training recruits at Fort Lewis
If you stop by Brookdale Medford, you may run into Sam Mazzei. He'll tell you about his time in the Army, training new army recruits, eight weeks at a time. But Sam was always eager to get home to his wife, Betty. They met in sixth grade and have been together for over 75 years.
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A special day; 13 veterans honored at Brookdale Sandy Springs
On Veterans Day, the 13 veterans of Brookdale Sandy Springs all got in place for a photograph in front of the Wall of Honor. They represent several wars and several branches. They were each given medals by Martha Miller. Martha's husband was an Air Force and Marine Corps veteran who recently passed away.
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Centenarian veteran connect his history to the present
Elton Denner is 100. 81 years ago, he joined the military. “I came home this one day from work and my draft papers were in the mailbox. I left from there and went back down to the Santa Ana air base and signed up, finalizing my entrance into the Air Force,” Denner said. He was an aerial witness to history on the day Japan surrendered.
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Why one Brookdale Beckett Meadows veteran decided to join the Marine Corps
Stuart McDonald has a wealth of stories from his time in the Marine Corps. He joined right before Pearl Harbor, but not for the reason you'd expect: "My mother said you're not going to stay in the house. You're going to go to work. And if you don't want to go to [college], go into the service." Now, Stuart shares his stories with his fellow residents, members of the VA, and local ROTC students.
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New Braunfels' Veterans Day parade spotlights local hero
88-year-old Richard David Paul is a featured participant in New Braunfels' Veterans Day parade. He served during the Vietnam War, then as a Training Commander at two Air Force Bases. Now, Richard lives in Brookdale New Braunfels. His motto? "Make sure that everyone you know is treated fair."
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Veteran's service left him with a lifetime of stories at Brookdale Remington Park
Marvin Emshoff's military ties run deep. His family served in World War II, Vietnam, and his son is a Captain in the U.S. Space Force. Marvin himself served in an engineer battalion in Louisiana.
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"It's crucial": The importance of honoring veterans at Brookdale Jackson Oaks
Resident Engagement Director Amber Storey-Knight gained her U.S. citizenship in 2001 and she takes a lot of pride in being an American. That's why, each year, she puts on a Veterans Day program for the veterans at the community. "[Veterans are] disappearing at a very fast rate," she says. "We've got the new veterans coming along, but this is really [about] honoring the older veterans."
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World War II veteran to be honored at Brookdale Club Hill
Only 66,000 of the 16.5 million Americans who served in World War II are still alive. That includes James Baynham of Brookdale Club Hill. The community is honoring him and other veterans with a ceremony and bagpipe performance.
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Brookdale Stanwood holds coat drive for people in need
As the weather gets colder, Brookdale Stanwood is looking out for their neighbors. They're hosting a warm clothing drive. All the donations will go to The Caring Place, which gives clothes to people in need. Resident Engagement Coordinator Christy Proud says the idea just popped into her head. "I talked about it amongst the residents...they all wanted to contribute."
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WWII veteran highlights the meaning of Veterans Day
There are just over 2,000 WWII veterans still living in Virginia. George Hubbard, at Brookdale Salem, is one of them. He joined the Navy when he was just 17, and fought in both Normandy and Okinawa. "We were at war," he says. "It was just what you did." Veterans Day means a lot to him, all these years later. "I take pride in [my] service in the Navy. I was just a kid."
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Santa Cruz County veterans honored by local non-profit
Hospice of Santa Cruz County held pinning ceremonies for local veterans at senior living communities - including Brookdale Scotts Valley. They stopped by to give veterans a certificate of service and a pin, as well as speaking to veterans about resources for PTSD and trauma.
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Brookdale Club Hill resident speaks at Veterans Day ceremony
World War II veteran James Baynham has a treasure trove of stories. He was part of a B-24 crew that was shot down over Germany. He and four other men were held as prisoners of war for months. Now, Baynham is the last surviving crew member.
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World War II veterans reflect on nation's sometimes painful past, hope for future
Brookdale Mirage Inn is home to two World War II veterans: Jack Talan and Wallace Grove. They both served on what is now Indonesia, though at different times. Both men faced many hardships, from discrimination to the horrors of war. But they have no regrets. “I wouldn't mind living that over again,” Jack says. “I wouldn't do anything different.”
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