HOUSE ROUNDUP
We always love to check in and see what Fisher Houses have been up to. Here, we outline a few highlights from houses around the world, submitted by the Fisher House managers. ALASKA
the importance of honoring our fallen heroes by supporting and appreciating active-duty service members. As a class, they collected travel size toothpaste and shaving cream to donate to the Fisher House Camp Pendleton. The students also signed patriotic cards to distribute to our families upon their arrival.
JBER HOSPITAL
Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Two team members from the Alaska Fisher House both delivered baby boys this spring. Ana Espinosa was blessed with what she describes as her angel, Gabriel Alexander. Gabriel, a calm and smiley baby, was born on Easter, April 4, weighing 6 pounds, 12 ounces and measuring 21.25 inches. Kristyn Moret was blessed with her baby, Carson Alexander, on April 26, weighing 8 pounds, 14 ounces and measuring 21 inches. Both babies are doing well and looking sharp in their Fisher House onesies.
CALIFORNIA
DAVID GRANT USAF MEDICAL CENTER
Travis Air Force Base
Phillip Hunter has been an active volunteer and advocate for the Fisher House for well over five years. Prior to COVID-19, Phil would go out every week without fail to collect doughnuts, bagels, and gift cards that are donated from our local establishments. Our long-term guests would always refer to him as the “bagel guy.” During COVID-19, Phil’s devotion did not stop, and he continually checked in to see when he would be able to start back again. We are so happy to be able to have him back.
NAVAL HOSPITAL CAMP PENDLETON
Camp Pendleton
In honor of Memorial Day, Mrs. Yanaura talked about the different branches of the military to her fourth-grade class at John Malcolm Elementary. She explained how the Fisher House program operates and the impact it has on our military families. The students also learned about
26
THE PATRIOT • VOLUME 12 • ISSUE 2 • 2021
NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER SAN DIEGO San Diego
The Chief ’s Mess takes deep pride in developing and trainings today's sailors to become tomorrow's leaders. The Navy Medicine Readiness & Training Command (NMRTC) CPO Mess conducted a volunteer day to clean up outdoor areas of Fisher House I (Bldg. 46) and II (Bldg. 47) for the 2021 Chief 's Call to Indoctrination. This day of service was Fisher House San Diego’s first volunteer event since the onset of the pandemic. Sixteen service members volunteered two hours in January for a total of 32 volunteer hours. Members dusted cobwebs, washed windows, raked leaves, sanitized furniture, and pulled weeds, just to name a few of their outdoor
