Living in a senior community, there is no shortage of men in our neighborhood who have served the country in any of the conflicts or wars. Today the family of Sam honored him for his 94th birthday but incorporated anything that resembled his years of service and things he was interested in while he was active in life.
Around noon, the road of 40+ motorcycles and their riders, came roaring into our Circle with waves for everyone who braved the heat and stood or sat along the parade line. I think Sam must have been a biker in his day, so each year his children get the crew together to do a parade to honor him. The National Anthem was sing, certificates and awards were given, and cards galore, all to honor a man who had given many years of his life to serve our country.
You'd know his cottage should you drive into the circle. It is lined with flowers, flower in pots, hanging plants, painted rocks adorn his flower beds, and living close to the main street, he has his own "park" setting under the trees where we celebrate 4th of July or veterans day thanks to his children and his neighborliness.
Happy Birthday Sam. Everyone enjoyed the ice cream and cake. Thanks for the invite. And.....
Thanks for your service....
Doris
Everyday life of a Senior
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