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Helen Meets with the National Security Administration in Washington, DC
Helen, 91, of the Village at the Arboretum in Austin, TX, had a very unique experience during her service in WWII. As a young clerk working in Washington, DC, during the war, a young woman approached her and introduced her to a new and emerging opportunity for women...
Three Seniors Make a Trip to Washington DC
In October of 2012, 3 older adults from across the country made the trek to Washington, DC, together to visit the memorials for the first time. It was a very special experience for everyone involved, and they had a great time sharing stories during their trip. Ralph,...
Seven Veterans Visit Washington DC for the First Time
On October 9th and 10th, 2012, 7 veterans – representing 3 major Wars: WWII, Korea, and Vietnam – were granted their Wish of a Lifetime to see the War memorials on the National Mall in Washington, DC for the very first time. The group hailed mostly from...
Ed Visits the National Museum of the Marine Corps
Edgar D., age 87, is a resident of Sterling House of Hays. His Wish of a Lifetime was to visit the National Museum of the Marine Corps, just outside of Washington D.C. Ed served in the Marine Corps from July 1943 to July 1946 and was in the same outfit as John Glenn...