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They Will Never Forget Part III
Standing by the flag - Dillon fought for his country during the Korean War. He risked his life at the age of 21. Photo by Justin Waybright By Justin Waybright justin@thecabellstandard.com
MILTON - “I think about Korea every day - it never leaves you.” Korean War veteran Winfred Dillon says these words while sitting in the Milton VFW. The area resident remembers what it was like to be a newly SEE FORGET ON PAGE 5
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By Justin Waybright justin@thecabellstandard.com
MILTON - Years pass, people grow old and memories fade. One thing remains: love. True friendship never dies. True brotherhood carries a man through life. Inside the Milton McDonalds, more than biscuits and coffee are served. During the past five years, Dave Wallace, George Shy, Ron Toney, Fred Smith, Frank Mann, Jack Black, Dave Walton, Robert "Bob" Ball and Jimmy Smith have met under its familiar yellow arches. It's a way to begin the day with fellow veterans, talk about life and keep friendships alive. Almost every morning, the group meets. It's not hard to spot them.
Friends for life - Dave Wallace, George Shy, Ron Toney, Fred Smith, Frank Mann, Jimmy Smith, Dave Walton, Jack Black, and Robert "Bob" Ball enjoy another morning breakfast together at the Milton McDonalds. Pictured is Wednesday's crowd. Photo by Justin Waybright Laughter echoes throughout the restaurant. Various medals and pins shine atop VFW and
military hats. At a table, men sip on hot coffee, flip through the local news-
paper and share stories from their past. "We're not the norm," Wallace explained. "A lot of veterans don't like to be around anyone." The Milton VFW Quartermaster continued, "Talk about a lifechanging experience - if you ever really realize fear - you look at life differently." These veterans walked through gunfire, saw bombs exploding, suffered wounds and watched their fellow soldiers die. They faced life-and-death-fear and lived to tell about it. Sadly, they were not often given a warm welcome upon returning home. It's these common bonds that draw them together. "It's a brotherhood you can feel in your heart," said Toney. The veteran air force soldier BROTHERHOOD ON PAGE 5
Ona Welcomes New Addition By Justin Waybright justin@thecabellstandard.com
ONA - Love and support for those suffering from Alzheimer's and memory loss is here. Sunday afternoon, Midland Meadows Senior Living welcomed its newest addition to the community: The Meadow House. The facility will aim to offer support in a loving environment for those suffering from Alzheimer's, Dementia and memory loss. The living center is resort-like in appearance. It includes more than 30 private studio apartments with kitchenettes and private baths. The Meadow House is complete with community spaces, an activities room, a spa room and a dining room. U.S. Rep. Shelley Moore Capito,
The ribbon cutting - City, county and state leaders perform a ribbon cutting for the Meadow House addition at the Midland Meadows Senior Living Center Sunday afternoon. Courtesy Photo R-WV, Cabell County Commissioner Nancy Cartmill, Milton Mayor Tom Canterbury and director of Senior Services at Cabell
Huntington Hospital Joy Pelfrey welcomed the new addition. Woodmen of the World provided food for more than 300
guests, who showed up to the ceremony. "As someone whose mother has Alzheimer’s disease, my family and I understand the struggles that millions of families deal with on a daily basis. That is why it was an honor to attend the grand opening of the Meadow House, a newly certified Alzheimer's/memory care community," Congresswoman Shelley Moore Capito said. "Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States, and I commend Midland Meadows for providing seniors with the care they need and a comfortable environment to live in.” Midland Meadows is located at 100 Weatherholt Drive. For more information, call (304) 743-4800 or visit www.midlandmeadows.com
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