Grimm meets the Vets
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baronessekatToday was our weekly visit to the nursing home.
First thing after signing in, we always have to go see Miss Laura in the Social Work office and get our "before work treat". While there we asked the Reverend and received a list of the vets up on the floor we always visit. Turns out a good chunk of the men we visit are Veterans of WWII.
Mr. William served in France. He could not remember what his regiment was but he said he will never forget how cold and wet it was there.
Mr. John was a POW in Austria. He told us a little bit about it and I was struck by the haunted look in his eyes as he spoke. It was the clearest I've ever heard him speak since we met him back in September.
Mr. Bill served in the Coast Guard, protecting America's shores.
Mr. Patrick was 19 when he and a buddy were trapped behind enemy lines in Europe. His buddy was wounded and Patrick carried him miles, behind those lines, keeping him alive until the crossed back into friendly territory and found help. He was awarded the Bronze Star.
With all four gentlemen Grimm sat in their laps and watched them as they spoke about their experiences. Totally enraptured with the stories.
We also went and saw some of Grimmy's girlfriends. Today we got a picture of him with Miss Rosina (who secretly loves dogs but won't tell her daughter that).
As Miss Rosina says "Good Boy Grrrrrimmmmah".
First thing after signing in, we always have to go see Miss Laura in the Social Work office and get our "before work treat". While there we asked the Reverend and received a list of the vets up on the floor we always visit. Turns out a good chunk of the men we visit are Veterans of WWII.
Mr. William served in France. He could not remember what his regiment was but he said he will never forget how cold and wet it was there.
Mr. John was a POW in Austria. He told us a little bit about it and I was struck by the haunted look in his eyes as he spoke. It was the clearest I've ever heard him speak since we met him back in September.
Mr. Bill served in the Coast Guard, protecting America's shores.
Mr. Patrick was 19 when he and a buddy were trapped behind enemy lines in Europe. His buddy was wounded and Patrick carried him miles, behind those lines, keeping him alive until the crossed back into friendly territory and found help. He was awarded the Bronze Star.
With all four gentlemen Grimm sat in their laps and watched them as they spoke about their experiences. Totally enraptured with the stories.
We also went and saw some of Grimmy's girlfriends. Today we got a picture of him with Miss Rosina (who secretly loves dogs but won't tell her daughter that).
As Miss Rosina says "Good Boy Grrrrrimmmmah".
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Date: 2009-11-12 02:00 am (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2009-11-12 02:53 am (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2009-11-12 05:27 am (UTC)I love that you and Grimm do this, I love that you share stories and pictures, and I especially love that those veterans got an extra special treat today :D