Associates at Brookdale Urbana said their Veterans Day program is one of the best events they put on all year and that it always draws a big crowd.

About 20 veterans at Brookdale, a local senior living community, were honored with roses, certificates and accolades. A flag ceremony, the Kellogg High School JROTC, and cake were part of the hourlong event attended by about 25 Brookdale residents.

Fourteen military veterans gathered in a room at Brookdale Grayson View in Selinsgrove Friday afternoon to reminisce and receive thanks from staff and visitors.

Currently, Traverse is the head chef at Brookdale Saginaw. That’s where he met John “Butch” Doyle and they began swapping Navy stories but now mostly talk about food, Traverse said.

James Jennings, who served in the marines and was awarded the purple heart after sustaining injuries to his arms and legs from an explosion while in Vietnam. He says his experience in the Marines was a unique one.

The 101-year-old U.S. veteran has made a lot of friends at the Brookdale Senior Living community in north Phoenix. Singing is one of Richard Klappa’s favorite things to do, putting people at ease and making them smile, but it’s not what he’s most proud of. The Wisconsin native is a U.S. Navy and Air Force veteran who spent more than 30 years serving his country..

Rupert Sutphin, 100, was drafted into the service in 1943 at Fort Jackson. He says during his examination he had hopes of being assigned to the U.S. Air Force.

Residents from different Brookdale Senior Living communities in the Tri-Cities visited Brights Zoo in Limestone to see the rare spotless giraffe, Kipekee.

Residents — the eldest 101 — at Brookdale Fort Myers Cypress Lake, a local senior living community, include veterans from World War II, between 1939 and 1945; the Korean War, between 1950 and 1953; and the Vietnam War, between 1955 and 1975.

One of the things that makes Veterans Day special is the stories we get to hear and share from the men and women who dedicated their lives to serving our country.

A retired Maryville Air Force Veteran who served in three separate wars says he’s sharing his story for all of those who can’t.

A veteran who served nearly a century ago is one hero among many being recognized this Veteran’s Day. Rupert Sutphin, who is a 100-year-old Air Force veteran went overseas to Germany and fought in World War II.

Brookdale Meridian celebrated Veterans Day with a special ceremony.

Murray State University’s College of Education and Human Services recently volunteered to host Brookdale Murray’s Fall Festival over the month of October. It was an opportunity for residents to engage in physical and social activities set up by students.

Arnold Compas will be turning 102 years old on Veterans Day. He served in both World War II and the Korean War.