Going the extra mile to 'leave no veteran behind'.It could be said that Herman Herman only goal in life becomes winning at cards. [Russ. Opera: Tchaikovsky, Queen of Spades, Westerman, 401] See : Obsessiveness Kruger goes the extra mile for veterans, literally. Kruger is a volunteer driver and office assistant at the VA medical center in Roseburg Roseburg, city (1990 pop. 17,032), seat of Douglas co., SW Oreg.; inc. 1872. It has an important lumbering industry and handles the diversified produce of nearby cattle ranches and fruit orchards. . Ore. In just f ice years, he has driven more than 68.000 miles and donated do·nate v. do·nat·ed, do·nat·ing, do·nates v.tr. To present as a gift to a fund or cause; contribute. v.intr. To make a contribution to a fund or cause. more than 3,700 hours of his time in the service of medical center patients. Kruger's dependable service has made him a model volunteer. Hospital Service Coordinator Mary Mary, the mother of Jesus Mary, in the Bible, mother of Jesus. Christian tradition reckons her the principal saint, naming her variously the Blessed Virgin Mary, Our Lady, and Mother of God (Gr., theotokos). Her name is the Hebrew Miriam. Nagy said, "Herman is best known lot taking the extra step to care for veterans. Herman exemplifies the phrase 'leave no veteran behind.' All of my drivers are wonderful, but lie goes above and beyond. Whenever we're in a bind, he's there. He'll come in and do whatever it takes." Kruger works Saturdays to make sure patients have transportation home. "People don't always want to spend their weekends here if it's not necessary. Herman takes them home," Nagy said, though the outlying out·ly·ing adj. Relatively distant or remote from a center or middle: outlying regions. outlying Adjective far away from the main area Adj. 1. areas of the center are often rural, challenging drivers to go further to serve veterans. Harsh road conditions in inclement in·clem·ent adj. 1. Stormy: inclement weather. 2. Showing no clemency; unmerciful. in·clem weather also offer challenges. Nagy also notes Kruger's dependability dependability - software reliability to substitute when other volunteers are unavailable. "He's always there, I can always count on him," site said. Never one to take too much credit, Kruger said he is glad to be part of a dedicated team. "We've got exceptional volunteers here," he said. "We try to keep things running pretty smooth" For Kruger that means waking up before 4 a.m., bringing vets into the hospital, and then volunteering several howl in the office. Kruger, a 66-year-old Navy veteran and retired railroader, said lie just enjoys helping veterans and working with his fellow volunteers. "It helps me (to serve). I get a good feeling. Maybe, when I have to give it up and I need help, someone will give me a hand." said Kruger. Few could agree more with that than the individuals he serves. "I think the world of (Kruger)," said patient Joe Rizzuto. "As far as I'm concerned, if he ever needs anything and I can help, I'll be there for him." |
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