Veteran Wishes
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< 1 min readMyron Chesler, a resident of Norwalk, California, had his wish to have one last birthday party with his family and friends at P.F. Chang’s granted on September 24, 2024. Myron served in the Army during the Korean War. He was stationed in Okinawa in the motor pool and was responsible for transporting high explosives every day. Myron,…
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< 1 min readGreg D., a resident of Louisville, Kentucky, had his wish for household furnishings granted, thanks to our Louisville, Kentucky chapter. Greg is a veteran who served in the Marines during Vietnam. He has had a difficult life and finally got his own apartment, but needed furnishings for it so that he can continue to live…
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< 1 min readNellie Sandor, a resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, had her wish for a lift chair granted by our Allegheny County chapter. Nellie is 90 and lives on her own. She needed a reclining lift chair in order to sleep with her legs elevated but could not afford it on her own. Thanks to our Allegheny County…
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< 1 min readJohn Lubeck, a resident of Gino J. Merli Veterans’ Center in Scranton, Pennsylvania, had his wish to see the Yankees play on his 100th birthday granted, thanks to our headquarters. John, who turned 100 on August 3rd, is a lifelong Yankees fan who watches them play every night. Although his childhood idol was Babe Ruth…
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< 1 min readFifteen residents of the Rocky Hill Veterans Home recently were treated to box seats at a Hartford YardGoats game, thanks to our Connecticut chapter and NBC CT/Telemundo. It was Veterans Appreciation Night at the ballpark and the veterans were so happy to be honored for their service.
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< 1 min readJames McComic, a resident of Niantic, Connecticut, had his wish to be interviewed by the media about his service in Vietnam granted, thanks to our Connecticut chapter. McComic, 77, did many tours in Vietnam and wants people to know that those who served then did so with honor and pride. He was interviewed by NBC…
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< 1 min readPaul Svetahor, a resident of Greensburg, Pennsylvania, had his wish for a laptop granted, thanks to our Westmoreland County chapter. Svetahor, 81, is an Air Force veteran who wants to continue his education and go back to college for cyber security. Despite his age, he is very eager to learn and having a laptop will…
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< 1 min readShirley Groff, a resident of Rockport, Massachusetts, recently had her wish to visit several Boston museums granted, thanks our Massachusetts chapter. Groff, 75, is a Navy veteran and calls herself a lifelong learner. She believes that learning and trying to understand new concepts is the key to longevity. Groff wishes to visit four museums in…
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< 1 min readPaul Lynn, a resident of the Southeastern Veterans’ Center in Spring City, Pennsylvania, had his wish to visit the Norman Rockwell and Eric Sloan art museums granted. Lynn, who just turned 100, is a Army veteran who served during WWII. He is known in his facility as being the most positive, upbeat and friendly person.…
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< 1 min readHoward Bartlett, 81, a resident of Saxonburg, Pennsylvania, had his wish to see Willie Nelson in concert granted, thanks to our Butler County chapter. Bartlett is a Vietnam Veteran who served on the USS Intrepid air craft carrier. He grew up in a very musically-oriented family and enjoys listening to music and singing and playing…
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< 1 min readFrank Tagliatela, a resident of Orange, Connecticut, had his wish to go to the casino for his 101st birthday granted, thanks to our Connecticut chapter. Tagliatela is a WWII veteran who manned anti-aircraft artillery during the Battle of the Bulge in Belgium. He turned 101 on June 3rd and wished to celebrate by visiting a…
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Charles G. is a 83-year-old Air Force veteran from the Vietnam era, who was a POW/MIA for 18 months. Unfortunately, his world changed when he was told he needs to rely on supplemental oxygen support to survive. He has adjusted to life inside his home, but unfortunately, has been limited with time outside of the home…