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Boomers head back into the classroom Adapting to a fixed income in retirement Communicate with your grandkids through technology Find local senior discounts Dealing with incontinence Discover senior living benefits Foundation grants wishes to seniors Artist uses talent to help others Make a change with Colorado Boomer Leading Change Prevention is key to staying healthy Tips to minimize hearing loss World War II veteran gets honored through trip
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School’s back in session Boomers head into the classroom By Dominique Del Grosso Longmont Times-Call
The school bell rings. School’s out. For most baby boomers, school has been out for a while. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t opportunities to learn about the latest political or social issues, bring out your inner artist or work toward a fitter, healthier you by engaging in continuing education classes in your community. Locally, there are a variety of enriching continuing education courses offered yearround at universities, community colleges and senior centers. Taking classes at this stage in life can be beneficial for a number of reasons. Ideally, these classes can expand your thinking by keeping you involved in the world, broaden your perspective or help you discover a talent you didn’t know you had. Theresa Schulte, the senior recreation supervisor of Longmont Senior Services, says engaging in continuing educational is beneficial for a number of reasons. The social and mental aspects help people stay moti-
vated. “People want to stay engaged and stay up on things,� she says. “Overall, people want to be well, on top of things and active.�
Time for Endless Options Possessing free time is a great reason to enroll in continuing education classes. John Hutson, director of training and development with the continuing education department at Aims Community College, says boomers have time they may not have been afforded during their careers, so it’s a perfect excuse to get involved again. “We all need to keep up with how things are changing. As boomers, there’s a lot of things we put off because of our work career, and we can now invest the time,� he says. “You can finally fulfill a life-long desire to learn about something you were interested in.� Hutson says with the number of options available to boomers, it can be hard to know where to start gathering information. He suggests calling a local college first to get a better idea of what the options are. Social Satisfaction Taking courses also opens the door for enriching social experiences, giving boomers the ability to share their expertise or thoughts and experiences with others in
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a supportive, cohesive environment. Staying social can be such an important factor for boomers. Hutson says having more time in the retirement stage of life to socialize is essential. “Most of us are involved with people in the day to day life at work, but now that people are retired, they don’t have the social aspects they used to,” he says. “Continuing education classes allow people (boomers) to stay engaged with each other and expose themselves to a variety of perspectives. It also gives them an opportunity to share life experiences and an opportunity to hear other people’s life experiences.” Suiting your School Style Beyond the social aspects, finding classes that best suit your needs should be solely based on your interests. If you enjoy social issues, there is a variety of politically geared classes, which can help you feel more involved. If you have always wanted to discover your creative alter-ego, knitting, pottery or jewelry making classes are offered often. Classes geared toward staying in shape are a great way to increase your heart rate and socialize, and as they say, “Killing two birds
with one stone.” Schulte says boomers enjoy continuing education classes because it gives people an excuse to get out of the house and get involved. “The feedback we get (from boomers) is that they enjoy the classes because they’re around other people who have similar interests. They tend to have out of the ordinary conversations, and there is an opportunity to share stories and relativity. It really brings people together and it’s something to look forward to,” she says. Although continuing education classes may seem enticing, some boomers can feel nervous about entering the classroom again. Speaking in front of people and sharing your thoughts can be difficult for some, but Schulte reminds boomers that these feelings shouldn’t inhibit the desire to get involved. “We try to reassure them (boomers) that their life experiences carry a lot of weight. Our classes are open to everyone. Everyone fits,” she says. There is a class for every boomer’s interest. Find that class and enjoy the multifaceted experience the classroom can offer.
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Thanks to advancements in medicine and an increased emphasis on physical activity and fitness, people are living longer than ever before. While that’s a good thing, longer life expectancies mean money now has to go longer, as well. The following tips can help you enjoy retirement while also decreasing the likelihood your money will run out too early. • Consider reducing insurance costs. Boomers who are parents often have life insurance policies that will pay out to their children in the case of their death. As you get older and your children cultivate their own wealth, you can begin to carry less insurance.
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Learn new ways to communicate with your grandkids By Alyssia Payan
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Text, message, friend, like, follow, email and/or retweet me are only some of the words that social media has coined throughout the years. One only needs to ask someone 16 years-old or younger to decode the meanings embedded in these simple words. Social media is everywhere and younger generations use them all day, every day. The SeniorNet Longmont Learning Center provides computer classes and outreach programs to teach technology skills for seniors in the Longmont community. Sarah Snyder, coordinator for the SeniorNet Longmont Learning Center, says seniors must keep up with the Internet and social media trends because they can’t survive without it. “Everything is online now. You can’t just call and get your questions answered you have to visit websites,” Snyder says. Outside of learning how to use a computer, SeniorNet provides classes on email, Facebook, blogging, cell phones and other communication technologies. “Half of our students use social media to keep up with family and friends. Keeping up with grandchildren and their daily lives is important to them,” Snyder says. McCarthy says she enjoys watching her grandchildren grow through the photos they upload. “Before it would have been at least 6 months before I saw them.” What the Text?! LOL A smartphone is a mobile device that can be used to check email, use the Internet and download applications. Text messaging is an instant messaging form of communication that is standard on all mobile devices. Text messages are often short, with common terms and symbols to conserve space and time. “I text my grandchildren every once in a while to check in. What’s great about it is that they can get back to me when they aren’t busy. Usually after class or sometimes during,” McCarthy says with a laugh. The Hype Behind Skype and Social Media Skype is a video chatting application. Using a webcam,
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people can talk and see someone on the other side of the world or another state. “Skype is becoming more popular because it’s really easy to use, hands free and doesn’t cost anything,” Snyder says. However, the easy to use technology can be hard to coordinate with other video chatters. “Skype is a little more difficult to coordinate because schedules and time zones are different,” McCarthy says. Longmont seniors can get help with email, the Internet, Facebook, blogs, text messaging and other cell phone features during SeniorNet classes or drop-in hours. “Kids are always on the go and very busy. They have their cell phones in their pockets all the time or are close by to the Internet. So, parents and seniors need to learn the technologies to reach and relate to them,” McCarthy says.
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Do I Need a Library Card to Check Out Facebook? Facebook is an online social media forum where users create a profile and update information about themselves. Marianne McCarthy, 66, instructor for SeniorNet and a grandmother, embraces social network sites and uses them to keep up with her grandchildren. “Since our time frames and schedules are different, I can send a quick text or (Facebook) message every once and a while and keep in touch with them,” McCarthy says. Nieces, nephews and grandchildren are constantly uploading photos and updating what they are doing (through Facebook statuses) so it’s easy to see who they are and what their world is like, says McCarthy. “I can recognize their trends and what is common. I don’t have to like them, but at least I can try to understand,” McCarthy says.
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If you’ve been alive for at least a half century, it’s time to take advantage of senior discounts. Virtually every business out there offers some perks for golden oldies; you just need to ask. Michelle Bowman, director of Longmont United Hospital’s senior wellness program, PrestigePLUS, says most businesses will give customers a senior discount even if they do not overtly advertise it. People may be missing out on great savings by not inquiring. “The good shoppers are the ones who go for it, and the general public forgets to ask,” Bowman says. “It’s a good idea to go and check into all sources. Discounts are available, and they’re available in places you wouldn't even realize.” There’s no reason why you can’t enjoy the financial benefits of being a senior. After all, you’ve earned it. Here are a few tips for the savvy senior shopper. Tips for Discount Hunting • “Ask absolutely everywhere you go,” Bowman says. From skiing to oil changes, whatever services you’re paying for should have a deal. • Pay attention to the age requirements. Some companies provide discounts for people as “young” as 50, while others don’t offer specials until age 65. • Get over revealing your age. You’ve lived this long, so be proud of it. If you’re timid about asking in person, call ahead to the businesses about what they offer. • Tape a sticky note reminder to ask about discounts by your telephone, and put one in your wallet to remind you before you pay. • Always bring some form of ID with you, in order to validate your senior status. This would seem obvious, but it’s easy to forget if someone else is driving. • Search for lists of senior discounts online; a number of different websites have compiled them. Just type “senior discount list” in your browser. Senior Discounts by Age Fringe benefits start at age 50, and continue to increase with the number of candles on your cake. Here is a sampling of local and widespread opportunities at specific age brackets. • Age 50. You are eligible to join the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP). Members pay $16 per year for a variety of services, and can receive discounts from a list of more than 100 businesses. Offers vary from dining, shopping, entertainment, travel, health, insurance, technology, home and auto repair. Go to www.aarp.org. • Age 55. You’re old enough to have fun at the Longmont Senior Center. Around
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More than 34 million people are caring for an aging parent in the United States today. It is estimated one in two of these caregivers are baby boomers, adults in the “sandwich generation,� caught between caring for their aging parents while raising families of their own. Caring for a loved one puts a great deal of strain on caregivers, taking a toll on everything, including their health, relationships and finances. Balancing caregiving with managing households and busy careers has become a struggle for millions of Americans and is made worse when the loved one has incontinence. Caring.com, a leading online destination for people caring for aging parents, and TENA, the worldwide leader in the management of bladder control issues, conducted an in-depth survey on the impact of incontinence on caregivers. The survey revealed that 65 percent of Caring.com members are dealing with incontinence in a parent, grandparent or spouse and three out of four caregivers are tackling two to three extra loads of laundry each week as a result of incontinence. About one third of caregivers find incontinence difficult to handle and 42 percent say
dealing with their loved one’s incontinence sometimes leads to depression. “Incontinence often can be frustrating and overwhelming for a person caring for an aging parent or loved one, but there are steps caregivers can take to meet this challenge,� says Ann Cason, caregiving expert, author and founder and director of Circles of Care. “These include considering all available treatment options, discussing incontinence in a straightforward and factual way, and asking for physical or emotional support if you need it.� Caregivers should remember they are not
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There is a lot to consider when taking the steps toward retirement living accommodations. From active living to assisted living the options are widespread across Colorado, and the amenities to choose from vary. Dave Wagner, realtor for ERA Tradewind and the current president for the Longmont Association of Realtors, says currently 11 percent of residents in Boulder are older than 65 and in 10 years that number will increase to more than 20 percent. “There is a huge demographic shift happening and these people will all be looking for places to live,” Wagner says. Joleen McGee, admissions director at Life Care Center of Longmont, says unfortunately, for most seniors there is a realization point when they have to seek other living options. “Usually, a senior living community is not a choice but the result of something unfortunate that happened. It can be scary at first, but they really enjoy it after a while,” McGee says. Safe at All Times Wagner emphasizes the importance of finding a safe living arrangement for seniors. “It needs to have zero steps. The home and overall place should be safe and easy to get in and out of.” Wagner suggests looking at the unit with all of the seasons in mind. Places with a homeowner’s association that will remove snow and ice from walkways, clean gutters and maintain the exterior are great options, Wagner says. Happy Residents and Staff McGee and Wagner agree perspective residents must ask staff and current residents if they like living there.
“I always tell people to ask residents if they like living there, how the staff interaction is and what the staff turnover rates are,” McGee says. Wagner and McGee both recommend booking a tour during lunch or dinner to observe the residents and try out the food. “Senior meals are different than cooking at home. There is a lot of choice and variety to cooking at home. So, finding a place that provides meal alternatives is important in order to get some variety,” McGee says. Services and activities are essential to senior living to ensure you can still get out and about. All-inclusive services are convenient and make payments easy to understand, Wagner says. Health Level Accommodations Make your health needs a priority, no matter which places you consider. All seniors have different living and health needs that can make the search challenging. “When there are couples that have different needs, having one at one place and one at another is not an option. Places that accommodate all needs are hard to get into up until recently,” Wagner says. “Some places have staff 24 hours a day to help will all needs including X-rays, labs, doctor appointments, while others provide only some assistance,” McGee says. Helpful Resources When searching for the perfect place, information can start to run together. McGee suggest perspective residents use www.medicare.gov for ratings and specific data about the facility, which is required by law. Wagner says the Seniors Blue Book is a great guide to the more than 280 senior living options in Colorado. “Realtors who specialize in senior living properties also have access to many resources that help the search,” Wagner says.
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Wish of a Lifetime Jeremy Bloom’s foundation grants wishes to seniors
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After being diagnosed with liver cancer and failure, along with a prognosis of six to 12 months to live, Joan Walston was due for a wish. That wish, to meet one of her most beloved Rockies players at a game, was granted. Walston, 73, of Loveland, was nominated by her daughter Joni Wagner. In a nomination letter to Jeremy Bloom’s Wish of a Lifetime program, Wagner said she had reserved a mezzanine suite so that Walston could go with family and friends to watch the game together. Wagner said in the letter that she wasn’t able to provide catering or coordinate the introduction to Dexter Fowler, Walston’s favorite player. After receiving the letter, the foundation covered the cost of catering and set up the meeting with Fowler. Unfortunately, Fowler was moved to the disabled list the day before the game, so Wish of a Lifetime coordinated it so that Walston and Wagner could attend batting practice, at which Walston got a “big bear hug” from Rockies star outfielder Carlos Gonzalez. “Joni said her mother was in tears,” according to Wish of a Lifetime. “It was just an amazing experience for her (Joan),” Bloom says. “The Rockies rolled out the red carpet for her, and it was just a really special day.” Bloom was motivated to set up the Wish of a Lifetime program for two reasons: his own personal relationship with his grandparents, and his desire to honor and respect seniors in the United States. “When I was on the U.S. Ski team (traveling abroad), I saw so many examples of ordinary people doing amazing things for seniors – things I hadn’t seen here in the U.S.,” Bloom says. Bloom said he set up the foundation in 2008, granting 11 wishes in 2009, 264 wishes in 2010 and they are now on pace to grant one wish per day, 365 total, in 2011. Despite main offices in Denver, wishes are granted all over the country. This is accomplished by the large volunteer support the organization has, he says. Last month Wish of a Lifetime introduced a program called 11.11.11, which will grant as many wishes as possible
Joan Walston, of Loveland, was granted her wish to meet a Rockies player at Coors Field. (Courtesy Wish of a Lifetime)
for military veterans. “It’s so much fun to thank service men and women,” Bloom says. After a fundraiser in Denver last month, Wish of a Lifetime raised close to $200,000 to help fund the project. Not all wishes can be granted through Wish of a Lifetime, but everyone is considered. “We look into every single wish,” Bloom says. “We try to grant every wish, though some are not possible.” For Walston, attending a Rockies game, meeting Carlos Gonzalez and spending time with friends and family was truly a wish of a lifetime.
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Woman uses talent to help others By Aliese Willard
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In the past year, KC Willis has been living dangerously. At least, that’s how she describes her actions to serve others. “It’s a dangerous thing, because it may change your life,� says Willis, an artist who lives in Longmont. “It’s not dangerous to give to the poor, but it’s dangerous to get to know them. Once you experience that, you will be so hungry for it. And you’ll find yourself wanting to seek that danger out.� In 2011, Willis became that sort of thrillseeker. Self-described as fearless, one look at her professional resume reflects it. Each decade of her life, she has tapped into a different talent. In her 20s, she traveled the nation as a professional country singer. As a writer in her 30s, she worked as a publicist for a band. She also authored and published a romance novel. Her 40s were dedicated to art; she is renowned in Longmont for fabric and paper collages rich with the history of the Old West. At the dawn of her 50’s, she added entrepreneur to her list of titles, teaching art workshops and opening and closing two different galleries. But in 2011, at age 55, Willis had an epiphany. She needed to serve others. “Sure, I’ve been compassionate, but it’s always been me, me, me,� she says. “As an artist, it’s essentially a selfish thing: what do I want to make, what pleases my eye? At some point, (I thought), ‘Wow, was I off the mark.’� Thankfully, Willis believes she can do better and more meaningful work no matter what age she is. “I am just getting going at 55,� Willis says . “I see 55 to 75 as being much more productive, interesting and service oriented then when I was 35.�
A Step Toward Good Her revelation has led to opportunities as thickly textured as her collages. In July, Willis founded the 10:38 project, a radical ministry for service based on the Bible verse 10:38 in the book of Acts. Willis says she was inspired to serve and help others. “He got up every morning and did good,� she says. “It’s teaching us to give (to others) out of our hearts, and not just the things we don’t want.� Meetings for the group started in August, and members study how Jesus served and look for ways to apply it in their own lives. For Willis, this meant giving things that truly mattered to her; things she was sure people would like to receive. Her contributions have been an entire bookshelf of her favorite literature in her house, artwork, and most valuably, her time. After reading about the third-world conditions at the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota, Willis began supporting a child who lived there. But that was not enough. She decided to travel to the reservation once a month to teach art workshops for teens and deliver food and supplies to the people there. A Balancing Act The extra time and travel won’t be easy. In the 2011-2012 year, Willis will visit Florida, California and five different states in the expanse between to teach art workshops. She continues to make unique art pieces that are sold throughout the country, writes a blog, is working on another novel and sings on the side. It sounds difficult, but Willis is thrilled that she has finally found a way to synergize her talents through service. She says that the ministry is the glue that ties all of her talents together.
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“Perhaps everything I have ever done to make a name for myself in the art world is for this.� KC Willis “Perhaps everything I have ever done to make a name for myself in the art world is for this,� Willis says. “My talents are big and my flaws are huge. All along these 11 years I’ve been redeeming old fabrics and old jewelry and turning it into art. And now I’m redeeming my life by taking the broken bits of me, and hopefully turning it into a work of art.� The greatest draw for her, however, is the happiness. “The benefit is joy, and satisfaction,� Willis says. “And there’s a feeling that I matter. There’s an excitement in making a difference.�
And though Willis receives spiritual fulfillment through serving, she hopes people will look for need and find a way to help no matter who they believe in. “ There is so much hurting and so much need in this world right now. It will be the greatest thing you have ever done for yourself,� she says. Willis challenges people, at any age, to spend time with those in need. “We want to play it safe,� she says. “But I would dare you, instead of just dropping off things, volunteer as well. Look into someone’s eyes.�
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Making waves with Colorado Boomers Leading Change in Health By Dominique Del Grosso Longmont Times-Call
Change is a familiar topic. They say it’s hard to change. You are told you shouldn’t resist change and instead embrace it. When it comes to Colorado Boomers Leading Change in Health, located in Denver, the organization embraces it and has a mission to advocate for positive changes in health care in Colorado. Founded as part of the Atlantic Philanthropies’ national initiative in 2009 to change communities on a local level, nine communities around the nation focus on advocating and educating to change the future. These baby boomer communities each have specific issues they tackle. The issues range from education to homelessness, and in Denver’s case, it’s health care. Barbara Raynor, managing director of CBLCH, says the organization has a twofold mission: “First, to engage adults 50 plus in meaningful volunteer work by helping people across the community to get better health care,” she says. “Second, to focus the volunteer work on helping people gain access to health care. We are not about health care reform, but about access to health care.”
Raynor says boomers aren’t a generation to sit back after retirement. Instead, they want to be engaged in social change using their life’s experiences and expertise. “This is not a generation who’s going to sit on their porch in a rocking chair,” she says. “The baby boomer generation offers a tremendous resource to the community. They were born after World War II, and they were taught that anything was possible. This (CBLCH) gives baby boomers a chance to get involved in a positive way.” There are three types of volunteer opportunities with the CBLCH, including a health care navigator, community health worker and an advocate position. • Health care navigator: According to the CBLCH website, a health care navigator helps “individuals and families navigate their way through the maze of health care systems, benefits, providers and other related issues.” Raynor says the health care navigator volunteers receive 40 hours of training and help people break barriers to gaining health care services. These barriers can range from a lack of insurance coverage, to insurance coverage that doesn’t cut it, to not having the appropriate transportation to get to and from appointments to receive health care services. • Community health worker: According to the CBLCH website, a community health worker will “work within the community to promote better health and connect individuals and families to the resources they need to lead healthier lives.” These volunteers work with community groups to educate people about their health and also help people manage any health issues. “Our volunteers work with community groups like the Center for African American Health. They can teach classes about chronic disease management,” she says. “This is so people will understand how to
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manage their disease for a happier, healthier life. They also help people to learn what their health care options are and help to educate them about the services available in the community.” • Advocate: According to the CBLCH website, an advocate volunteer will “speak out and educate others about health care-related legislation or a health-related issue that’s important to you.” These dynamic volunteers assist in policy or legislation issues. Although there are a variety of health care issues to choose from, an advocate volunteer can choose an issue that resonates with them. “We teach them how to be a better advocate for that issue,” she says. In Beth Spiegel’s case, this organization was exactly what she had been looking for. While reading about the CBLCH organization in a local newspaper, Spiegel, 53, has a
history as a social worker and decided her expertise would compliment the healthcare navigator volunteer opportunity. She now volunteers at the Denver Health in the Cancer Resource Center. “I am currently co-leading a Breast Cancer Support Group. I have also done a little patient navigation,” she says. Although she contributes three to six hours each week as a volunteer, the opportunity has helped her see the importance of helping people, bringing enjoyment to her life through service to others. “The most rewarding part is seeing the change in the people that we are working with,” she says. Change happens in a number of ways whether you’re ready or not. Perhaps it’s time to be actively involved in change, making it a positive experience, and the CBLCH is one great way to do so.
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Life expectancy has grown dramatically over the last century, but not all those living longer now are living well. The survey “Growing Old in America: The Health and Retirement Study,” sponsored by the National Institute on Aging, found some compelling insights into the health of older Americans. • Less than half of HRS participants aged 55 to 64 said they are in very good or excellent health. • Only about one quarter of participants aged 65 and older said they are in very good or excellent health. According to the Centers for Disease Control, the leading causes of death for U.S. adults aged 65 or older are heart disease, cancer and stroke. These account for 61 percent of all deaths in this age group. What many people don’t realize is that behavior changes and preventive screenings can help them live better and longer lives. Behavior Men and women over 50 can take action to improve their overall health. It’s never too late to start. • Be tobacco free. To talk to someone about how, call the National Quitline at
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World War II veteran gets recognized through trip By Summer Stair
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Being remembered for the service he provided to his country, is something that Bayne Gibson of Longmont will never forget. “All of a sudden, all these years later we were put on a pedestal and thanked for our service,” Gibson says. “It wasn’t just a visit to the World War II memorial, but it was ordinary citizens of all ages who really honored us, thanked us and knew that we had served out country.” It was through Honor Flight Northern Colorado that Gibson in September 2010, got to go to Washington D.C. to see the National World War II Memorial. Honor Flight Northern Colorado began in 2008 and flies to the capital twice a year, in April and September. The Northern Colorado division is part of the Honor Flight Network, which is a a national nonprofit organization that takes World War II and Korean War veterans, as well as Purple Heart recipients to Washington D.C. at no cost to them to see the memorial. This two-day trip is made possible through donations and a $900 fee that each Guardian is required to pay. A Guardian, is someone who volunteers to go and help the veterans through the trip and make sure all of their needs are met. Debby Paris, of Longmont, is one such Guardian. Paris has been on three flights and got involved with the project after hearing about it and wishing she had gotten the chance to take her father who had been a pilot in World War II.
“I didn’t get to take dad, but to be with these men and women and build these relationships is so special,” she says. “It’s just so amazing.” Paris and Gibson both say that the trip allowed them the chance to make new friends, talk about old times and remember those who were lost. “There were three of us and it just so happened we had so much in common,” Gibson says. “You are also reminded of the death and the friends you knew and lost. It was just amazing.” Gibson also got the chance to list his brothers names at the memorial, which was important to him. Paris went on to explain that many World War II veterans are just so shocked that so many honor them and call them heroes, because when they returned home they went right back to work. “These people are totally blown away; they’re a very humble group of people.”
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