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“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.” – John F. Kennedy
On Friday, November 11th, Still Hopes dementia care West Columbia, SC was able to show its appreciation to nearly 60 of our dear residents and staff who are veterans from all military branches. We served a hearty breakfast complete with eggs, bacon, and grits, but the most filling thing of all was to see the fellowship amongst those who have given so much.
“One of the most heartwarming parts of the morning for me was seeing the unity amongst the veterans.” says Ellen Hill, Still Hopes’ Catering Coordinator. “You had healthcare sitting with independent, residents sitting with staff, WWII Vets sitting with Vietnam Vets, Reserve with Active Duty- they could have shared stories all day if we would’ve let them. The amount of pride these men and women had in their roles in the Armed Forces was intoxicating. You couldn’t help but feel such a strong sense of Patriotism while listening to their personal accounts of their time in the service. It was really a wonderful morning, and this breakfast will continue to be a tradition here at our Dementia Care West Columbia, SC from here on out.”
Each veteran in attendance had a chance to give a brief word about their service to our country. To put the perfect punctuation on the morning, veteran Paul Lunsford ended his speech by saying he would “do it again in a minute.”
Thank you to all who have served our great country, and thank you to those who continue to serve! We are so blessed by each and every one of you.