[November 21, 2019]      

St. Clara's Rehab and Senior Care hosted a veterans day observance this week that included guest speakers Retired Master Sergeant Army Myron Schroeder and Jon Langenbach, who spoke and sang for the group.

Veteran residents, along with civilian residents and guests were gathered in the activity area of St. Clara's for a special day of recognition hosted by St. Clara's Activity Director April Turley.

Pictures provided by St. Clara's

Guests were invited to "take a soldier" home with them. Little toy soldiers were set up on display and all guests were encouraged to take a soldier home with them and display it in a prominent place. The goal is to allow the soldiers to be a gentle reminder each day of the sacrifices our military men and women made to assure freedom of religion, speech and assembly.

Lea McEntire, U.S. Navy.

 

Resident Betty Shartzer celebrates Veterans Day in patriotic colors.

John Eimer, National Guard Army.

 

U.S. Navy veteran Carmi Hawks squeezes his wife's hand during the program.

John Langenbahn spoke and sang during the program.

 

St. Clara's Activity Director April Turley hosted the program.

 

Retired Master Sergeant Army Myron Schroeder gave a speech celebrating the past, present and future of our veterans.

 

Veteran John Berker, Navy.