Honoring Our Troops and Paying Respects to Our Veterans
In the lobby of Juliette Fowler Communities, an Inter-generational Community serving children to older adults in Dallas, TX, residents and guest are greeted with a touching reminder of the sacrifices military family are called upon to make. Inspired by CEO Sabrina Porter’s two sons, residents created a display complete with toy soldiers asking people to take a soldier reminding them to pray for those in uniform. Ms. Porter’s sons are both active military. Caleb is serving in the Army, The Old Guard in D.C. and Mason is also in the Army in special training. Her father, Col. Robert C. Barton, (1/26/1918-12/20/18) died at Juliette Fowler Communities one month before his 100th birthday. He was a repatriated POW of the Air Corps and a true hero!
Upon learning of the idea, THW Design has placed a similar display in its lobby for staff and clients alike to be reminded of those protecting our nation. THW’s founder, Tommy Thompson served as an Army Corps of Engineers Officer in WWII. Through the ensuing years, many veterans have worked at the firm. Our most recent veteran, Shamita Smith, Accounting, has served tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan.
THW is pleased to highlight the residents of Juliette Fowler Communities for their endearing support of their CEO and her sons. As Memorial Day approaches, we encourage other clients and their communities to remember and honor those in their community whose sons and daughters are now serving in the Armed Forces as well as the veterans living among them.
What you need:
- Canvass Community to gather the names of family members in the Services and/or veterans
- Create a poster to be attached to a basket containing plastic toy soldiers (available via Amazon or Walmart)
- Place display in a prominent position within the community Clubhouse or welcome Center
- Ask that names of those serving be added to the display
- Replenish as required.