Legacy Village remembers veterans
Legacy Village of Castle Pines hosted a Veterans Day celebration on November 11 for all residents and their guests. Upbeat musical trio, The Hoagies sang classical melodies to include the service songs from each military branch. Sven Hillring of the American Military Living History Association brought his personal collection of artifacts from World War I and II, to include various rifles, a WWI minor surgery kit, wash kits, helmets, uniforms and more. Visiting Angels sponsored Sven’s visit to the retirement facility.
“Our Veteran’s Day Celebration honored all who have served, supported those who have served, and for those that have benefitted from those who have served by celebrating them. It was a fun day of dancing, laughing, honoring and celebrating,” said Lara Moehlenpah, life enrichment director of Legacy Village.
“It concluded with the residents – along with the band – standing and pledging allegiance to the flag. We love our vets!”
Sven Hillring gives a demonstration of a M1 carbine, a lightweight semi-automatic carbine used during World War II, to residents at Legacy Village of Castle Pines.
Army solider Hugo Luttmann’s personal journal, dog tags, WWI victory medal and a piece of shrapnel that wounded him during an explosion.
Musical trio, The Hoagies sang upbeat songs to include the service songs from each military branch at Legacy Village during the Veterans Day celebration. Pictured left to right is David Ball (bass), Scott Johnson (clarinet) and Bill Pontarelli (lead guitar).
Legacy Village residents enjoyed the melodies of The Hoagies.
Article and photos by Julie Matuszewski
