11/11/2025
Today, and every day, we honor the brave individuals who have served our country with courage, dedication, and love for the United States. Their stories remind us of the true meaning of service, sacrifice, and pride.
We are especially proud to recognize the veterans who call Shell Rock Senior Living home:
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๐ซ๐๐ง๐ค ๐๐ซ๐ฌ๐ค๐ข๐ง๐ โ ๐๐ง๐ข๐ญ๐๐ ๐๐ญ๐๐ญ๐๐ฌ ๐๐๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐๐ฌ
Frank served as a Sergeant, stationed at 29 Palms in San Diego. He shared, โBeing a veteran will always be a part of me.โ His strength and pride in his service continue to inspire everyone around him.
๐บ๐ธ ๐๐๐ฐ๐ซ๐๐ง๐๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐๐๐๐ค โ ๐๐ง๐ข๐ญ๐๐ ๐๐ญ๐๐ญ๐๐ฌ ๐๐ซ๐ฆ๐ฒ
Lawrence served from 1971 to 1977, stationed in Iowa City. He fondly remembers the friendships he made and says, โI am blessed I stayed in Iowa.โ His gratitude and kind spirit shine through in everything he does.
๐บ๐ธ ๐๐๐ซ๐ซ๐ฒ ๐๐๐๐ซ๐๐ง โ ๐๐ง๐ข๐ญ๐๐ ๐๐ญ๐๐ญ๐๐ฌ ๐๐ซ๐ฆ๐ฒ & ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐๐ฅ ๐๐ฎ๐๐ซ๐
Larry served from 1960 to 1966 in New Jersey, Missouri, and Minnesota. He reflects, โI learned a lotโblessed to be a veteran, and even more blessed for the USA.โ His pride in country and service is truly admirable.
๐บ๐ธ ๐๐๐ซ๐ฒ ๐๐๐๐ง โ ๐๐ง๐ข๐ญ๐๐ ๐๐ญ๐๐ญ๐๐ฌ ๐๐๐ฏ๐ฒ
Gary proudly served 3 years, 9 months, and 1 day, stationed in Vietnam, North Folk, the Caribbean, and the Mediterranean. He worked to repair ships and shared how proud he is to be a veteran. His dedication and skill continue to make an impact.
๐บ๐ธ ๐๐ข๐ฆ ๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ๐๐๐ โ ๐๐ง๐ข๐ญ๐๐ ๐๐ญ๐๐ญ๐๐ฌ ๐๐๐ฏ๐ฒ
Kim, our Assistant Director of Nursing and MDS Coordinator, served six years as a Petty Officer 2nd Class and electrician. Her service took her to Virginia, San Diego, the Philippines, and the Great Lakes. Kimโs compassion for others reflects the same commitment she showed in service to her country.
We are deeply grateful to Frank, Lawrence, Larry, Gary, Kim, and all veteransโthank you for your courage, your service, and the lasting example you set for us all. โค๏ธ๐