Commemorating Service Archives

Veteran & NYC Firefighter Throws First Pitch for Yankees

Jun 14, 2018

Sal is a U.S. Army Veteran, former FDNY firefighter, and proud New Yorker whose dream came true to throw the first pitch at Yankee Stadium.

Lorette Reunites with Rosie the Riveters

Jun 1, 2018

“They are in the shipyards, lumber mills, steel mills, foundries. They are electricians, mechanics, and even boilermakers. They operate streetcars, buses, cranes, and tractors. Women engineers are working in the drafting rooms and women physicists and chemists in...

Jack Visits National WWII Museum With Family

Dec 4, 2017

Jack, 96, served in the United States Army during WWII as a forward observer and radio operator in his artillery, serving in the 308th Field Artillery Battalion, 78th Infantry Division. He fought bravely in the following campaigns and battles: Battle of the Bulge,...

Minnie and Carroll Celebrate 62 Years of Marriage

Oct 18, 2017

Minnie and Carroll have been married for 62 years. The couple originally met in San Antonio, Texas at the Lackland Airforce base and then fell in love and married shortly after that. Minnie and Carroll traveled all around the world, making stops in Brussels, London,...

John Reengages With WWII Planes

Sep 18, 2017

John, 96, of Brookdale Cape Cod is a gracious and kind gentleman who shows early signs of memory loss and dementia. One thing is for sure though – John can recall all of his experiences in WWII. He enjoys spending part of his day reminiscing about his time as a...

Ed Visits Naval Base and Battleship Cove

Jul 27, 2017

Edmund “Ed,” 96, was enlisted in the United States Navy when he was about 20 years old. Ed spent over 20 years serving his country and was able to attain the rank of Chief Boatswain Mate by the time he was discharged around 1961. He spent 6 months of every year on a...

Alvin Rides a Boat in Norfolk, VA

Jul 21, 2017

Alvin D., 93, from Brookdale Bath in Akron, Ohio, is a proud US veteran. Alvin served in the Navy during WWII and escorted vessels to the British Isles. Although Alvin and his crew were often an easy target for submarine attacks, they were never hit. Alvin said “I...

DC Vets Trip Summer 2017

Jun 22, 2017

On June 22nd, Wish of a Lifetime sent 8 veterans to Washington DC on a group trip to see the memorials erected in their honor. Most of the group traveled out of Denver, CO and were given a special send-off from the Wish of a Lifetime team and Davita volunteers. The...