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In the medical corps

At the height of WWII, 18-year-old Andy Ambrosi joined the military medical corps in search of adventure.
Veteran Stories

Conscripted

Conscripted into the Italian army at 19, Alfredo was shot twice and spent over a year as a prisoner of war — how did he survive? Read to find out!
Veteran Stories

Mechanic on the canal

A certified craftsman, George helped guard the Suez Canal against invasion and served 10 years in the military.
Veteran Stories

Always check the landing gear

As a mechanic in the air force, Carl had to go up on test flights every few months. At the time, mechanics never tested the planes they worked on. It was fine, until the landing gear didn’t work.
Veteran Stories

Firewoman

When a bomb dropped in England, Joan wasn’t far behind it. Racing out on the back of a military jeep with her crew, Joan said the life of a military firefighter in WWII was filled with excitement.
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77 years with a metal heart

Seventy-seven years after he was shot in 1943, there’s still shrapnel in Frank’s chest they weren’t able to remove.
Innovative Programs

Elton John tribute

Residents enjoyed a physically distanced Elton John tribute at Traditions of Durham Retirement Residence.
Innovative Programs

Thanksgiving at Rosewood

Residents at Rosewood celebrated Thanksgiving with pumpkins and a turkey feast.
Innovative Programs

Monarchs of Kingsmere

Residents spent the summer caring for monarch caterpillars and watching as they transformed into beautiful butterflies.