February 29, 2020 Operation Venture and Caregiver Support hosted a Vietnam Veteran Spouse Social, honoring those spouses who are caregivers of a Vietnam Veteran.
Hopeland Church of North Dayton, Ohio provided the reception hall, a delicious lunch catered by the Montage Café of Greenville, Ohio and entertainment provided by the Melody Men Barbershop Quartet of Piqua, Ohio rounded out our event.
The Dayton VA Medical Center Caregiver Support team gave an overview of the upcoming expansion of the Comprehensive Caregiver Support program, which was well received.
Our keynote speaker and inspiration for this event was Nakiea Turcotte of Wichita Falls, TX. Late in December she had faced many challenges with her husband and nearly lost him. During that time, we remained in close contact with her offering connection to resources she needed during this extensive hospital stay. At one point, she was asked, what else can we do to support you? Her reply was “honor those spouses such as me who have worked hard for decades to provide the best possible care for their veteran.” We could not have found a more fitting opportunity to honor those hidden heroes who honorable serve their veterans.
We would like to thank our donors for the beautiful decorations and many door prizes offered during our event.
Genell’s Flowers Piqua Ohio Oberers Flowers Dayton Ohio
Andy’s Garden Troy Ohio O’Charley’s Dayton Ohio
Company 7 BBQ Englewood Ohio Wreaths Across America
Miami Valley Veterans Museum Troy Ohio Chick Fil A Dayton Ohio
Conagra Troy Ohio Edgewell Sidney Ohio
Target Huber Heights Ohio Walmart Piqua Ohio
Family Farm and Home Piqua Ohio Honey Baked Ham Troy Ohio
Smash Burger Dayton Ohio Covelli Enterprises Panera Bread
Special Occasions Troy Ohio Esther Price Candies Englewood Ohio
Operation Mission Insight Middletown Ohio Home Depot Piqua Ohio
County Veteran Service Offices
Miami County Troy Ohio Shelby County Sidney Ohio
Montgomery County Dayton Ohio Darke County Greenville Ohio
Greene County Xenia Ohio
