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Brothers Jim and Bill Embrace Once More!
James (“Jim”) and Bill Thomas, 91 and 93, are brothers and World War 2 veterans. Jim served in the Pacific Ocean with the Navy and Bill served in Germany, Europe, and France as an artillery observer. Both of these gentlemen were involved in very dangerous and...
Larrie Visits West Coast Game Park
Larrie, 78, of Brookdale Roseburg has had a passion for animals ever since he was young. He still clearly remembers petting a lion cub when he was attending the University of Minnesota as if it had just happened last week. There were workers who came from a game...
Rose Reunites With Her Son
Rose, 85, from Brookdale Phillippi Creek in Sarasota, Florida, has not seen her beloved son in 10 years. Due to unfortunate health situations and tight finances for them both, neither one has been able to travel to see the other. Her son is her only child and it has...
Janet and Ann – A Weekend Wish Come True
Janet, 86, and Ann, 81, worked along side one another as nurses at Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City and individually reminisce on their favorite memories of each other. After retirement, they both moved into different Brookdale communities and have not...
Debbi Visits the Ocean with her Daughter
Debbi, age 66, of Burnsville, MN has proved over and over again her resilience. When Debbi was in college, she did a mission trip in Ecuador “with an earnest desire to help the quality of their lives.” As a missionary, she helped with the city’s radio and TV ministry...
Ed Visits Naval Base and Battleship Cove
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...
Robert Visits the Ark Encounter
Robert, 79, of Brookdale Paducah in Kentucky, is a deeply religious man who has dreamed of visiting the Ark Encounter ever since it was built in July 2016. Noah is Robert’s favorite Biblical person, noting, “When I meet Noah in heaven, I would like to ask him...
Annie Laura Sees Nova Scotia
Annie, “Laura,” 82, has been a fan for decades of the story, Anne of Green Gables, written by Lucy Maud Montgomery (published under L. M. Montgomery). From the moment she first read the book, she fell in love with Anne, a spunky orphan who was mistakenly sent to...
Alvin Rides a Boat in Norfolk, VA
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...
Irene Has a Date With Firefighters
Irene G., 95, of Alpharetta, GA, is a loving older adult with a fondness for visitors, especially those who fight fires. A few months ago, a tornado threatened the area in which Irene lives, and it was imperative she find refuge in her neighbor’s living room. Since...
Doug Flies Once Again
Growing up, Doug R., 80, lived near the airport in Miami, Florida where he enjoyed watching the planes land and take off. Since then, the idea of flying planes “stuck in his head.” One day years later when Doug was driving home from work, he decided to make a U-turn...
Julie Visits NYC
Julie Imhof, 73, from Brookdale Grants Pass in Oregon, has had a lifelong passion for theater. At the age of 12, Julie’s mother took her to her first play. Julie said “I was dazzled by theater from that moment on! I have only built upon that 12 year olds...
Dorothy’s Day At The Beach
90-year-old Dorothy grew up in New Hampshire. She recalls the many days of her childhood that she took trips to the beaches in Maine and the Carolinas. The tradition continued throughout her marriage. Her husband would always be sure to locate a beach before their...
Marilyn Rides Over to the Harley Davidson Museum
Marilyn, 88, from Brookdale South Port Square in Port Charlotte, FL, is a very giving, caring and intellectual individual. While grieving her husband’s recent death, Marilyn realized that she had not mourned her brother’s death. Marilyn lived in a different state when...
Sandra Arkin Goes to her 62nd High School Reunion and Celebrates 80th Birthday
Sandra Arkin (80) was born and raised in Tacoma, WA. She attended Stadium High School and graduated with the class of 1955. In June of 1961 Sandra moved to Denver, CO- met her husband soon after in Denver and was married by June 1962. Sandra has not been back to...
