On November 11, Genesis Village hosted a Veterans Day Celebration with residents, many Veterans, guests and even Mayor Paula Hicks-Hudson in attendance. Veteran testimonies, special music, and comments from Dawn Heisler of Heroes in Action accompanied a special flag raising ceremony on site out front of the building.
GV Resident Julian “JB” Brown, who served on the U.S.S. Mackinac with the US Navy, said he always looks forward to Veterans Day, but this day he was really anxious to see our flag being raised. JB stated, “The Celebration was great, couldn’t ask for a better one. It was such a beautiful day.” Another GV Resident, Charles Ewing, a member of the 2nd Infantry Division of the US Army, gave his testimony to the folks gathered and mentioned that he is 1 of 4 brothers in his family who all are Veterans. “The celebration was one of the most memorable days in my life, and very commendable for Genesis Village to host and also salvage the flag pole that may have just ended up in the scrap yard.”
We are so thankful for all Veterans but we are especially honored to share in the lives of so many of them who live at Genesis Village. They are truly heroes to us and it is a privilege to now serve them in return.
THANK YOU VETERANS!
THANK YOU VETERANS!
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