VETERANS DAY COMES LATE FOR VA PATIENTS.Byline: Stacy Finz Daily News Staff Writer It was the first time Leo Leo, in astronomy Leo [Lat.,=the lion], northern constellation lying S of Ursa Major and on the ecliptic (apparent path of the sun through the heavens) between Cancer and Virgo; it is one of the constellations of the zodiac. ``Greg'' Hildebrand had been out of a Veterans Administration hospital in more than four months. Hildebrand, a real estate broker and appraiser A person selected or appointed by a competent authority or an interested party to evaluate the financial worth of property. Appraisers are frequently appointed in probate and condemnation proceedings and are also used by banks and real estate concerns to determine the market , checked in July 3 in St. Louis when he suffered complications from shrapnel wounds he received in his head and legs during the Vietnam War Vietnam War, conflict in Southeast Asia, primarily fought in South Vietnam between government forces aided by the United States and guerrilla forces aided by North Vietnam. . He was transferred to the VA in West Los Angeles
But Sunday, he got an afternoon out at the Sportsmen's Lodge The Sportsmen's Lodge in the San Fernando Valley section of Los Angeles, California is something of a kitsch landmark but remains a popular spot for celebrations, dinners and public events. Hotel and a taste of something other than hospital food. Hildebrand and 60 other veterans, many disabled, were honored at a lunch given by the Jewish War Jewish War can relate to:
``It's fantastic that they do something like this,'' Hildebrand said while munching on a green salad. ``It's terrific to be appreciated.'' Walt Kaplan, commander of the post, said the lunch is designed to celebrate the veterans and let them know that their service was important. ``It's a way to give them an afternoon in a nice place with a nice lunch,'' Kaplan said. ``They don't get out that much.'' Ardenia Bevenue, a 98-year-old World War II surgical nurse, said she enjoyed Sunday's festive atmosphere. Although Bevenue is not disabled, she lives in the VA's nursing care unit. ``This means a chance for her and the others to get away,'' said Ramona Spiller, a spokeswoman for the VA. ``It's nice for them to know that they are still thought of in a special way.'' CAPTION(S): Photo PHOTO Ardenia Bevenue, 98, flies the flag at the lunch for veterans. She served as a nurse in World War II. David Sprague/Daily News |
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