La Casa honored our nation’s veterans on Memorial Day, 2014
All photos by Izak Kolodny
On Memorial Day,2014, residents of La Casa honored our nation’s veterans with a ceremony at the flag pole in front of the Rec Hall, followed by the Grand March, a delicious lunch and our version of the “La Casa 500.”
La Casa residents await the beginning of the Memorial Day tribute to our nation’s veterans.
Members of La Casa’s Veterans Club participate in the traditional Memorial Day tribute. Pictured are Rick Amos (who played taps), Larry Morris, Erwin Breeden and Bruce Goodenough (who led the tribute).
The Veteran’s Club placed a memorial wreath at the base of the flag pole
Betty Van Tassell and Tim Davis, president of the Activity Board, line up La Casa residents for the traditional Grand March.
Inside the Rec Hall the Honor Guard honors our veterans. Pictured are leader Bruce Goodenough, Denis Meikle, Commander Paul Stevens, Larry Brazee and Andy Stefan.
Participants in the Grand March.
Veterans Club member Clint Van Tassell leads everyone in a moment of silence.
A roast chicken lunch was served to more than 250 residents. Pictured are the cooking team of Dottie and Tony Frieler, and Jean and Harry Coutts, with Activity Board president Tim Davis.
Cheryl Crawford and Barb Smith, decked out in their patriotic outfits.
Sally and Tom Smith, a Korean War veteran, enjoy themselves at the party.
After lunch everyone played the “La Casa 500.”
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