Yesterday was Veterans Day
I am so proud of my husband who served over 22 years in the U. S. Navy, through both Korean and Vietnamese wars.
My daughter, Shirley, along with a team of volunteers, spent weeks planning a very special Veterans Day celebration here at Centerbrooke. The community room was decorated in red, white and blue, flags, stars, banners, etc. It was lovely.
One resident, her name is Karen, headed up the honor tables. Photos of resident veterans were positioned on tables, one for Army, one for Navy etc. It looked amazing. She did a beautiful job.
Throughout the day people could come in and view the photos and many stayed around and chatted and told tales and enjoyed themselves. Light refreshments were available for them if they so desired.
Then at 5:30 40 of us sat down to a covered dish meal. So good. There's some great cooks in this place.
At the end of the meal a video was played for all branches of the services and we sang along with their theme songs and waved our flags for the branch that meant the most to us.
It was a very sweet, well-planned and much appreciated event. Thank you Veterans Day committee.
Most of all, thanks to all our service men wherever they fought, wherever they are. We love you and give our thanks for your willingness to fight for our freedom.
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