Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Honoring Our Vets

"How important it is for us to recognize and celebrate our heroes and she-roes!" -Maya Angelou

We are so fortunate to have so many veterans living at Wiggins Place.  Each of these men and women who served our country deserve our deepest gratitude and on Friday, November 11th Wiggins Place honored our brave men and women for their part in preserving our freedom.

First Tracy Derschau, Director of Life Enrichment, hosted a special luncheon for the Wiggins Place Veterans and then brought in a house favorite, By Request, to play for everyone.


Luncheon held at Wiggins Place in our Veteran's honor


Marvin Kursh (l) and Shirley Silver (r) relax between the luncheon and entertainment

Sam Silverman shows off his poppy that tenants made to honor Veterans

Marty Golob proudly shows off his poppy in support of Veteran's Day

Don Arnold (l) a War Hero and his wife Beverly Arnold (r) wait for the entertainment to begin

Our Vets and tenants get into "God Bless America!"

Sol Weiss shows off his Poppy and his Bolero while telling staff stories about his experiences in WWII

Elise Rosenberg

Dr. Weinberg waits for By Request

Elvin Shultz shows off his service pictures of himself and his late wife, Polly

By Request honors our Vets by singing rousing renditions of America's most patriotic songs