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World War II veterans grow fewer, but these men, at 96, 99 and 101, still have stories to tell
Myron Petrakis, 101, holds a photo of himself at the age of 24 when he was in the U.S. Navy in World War II, at the Belmont Village senior living community, Nov. 7, 2023, in Carol Stream. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune) More than 16 million Americans served in World War II, according to the National World […]
Portrait Series at Chicago Airports Honors Local Veterans
As seen on Chicago Tonight Photographer Thomas Sanders has made it his life’s mission to share the stories of veterans across the country. His work is currently on display at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport and Midway International Airport in “American Heroes: Portraits of Service.” The show recognizes senior veterans and shares stories of their wartime experiences. “What’s […]
‘Moments of sheer terror’: O’Hare exhibit brings war veterans’ service home
World War II was “like watching a strange movie, but you’re there,” is how U.S. Navy Radarman Martin Schwartz described his service in the posted narrative. “At times it isn’t exciting, and then the action part starts. Then it is more like a dream. Especially when you find out who is still alive,” added Schwartz, […]
FOX 32 | American Heroes Honored at Belmont Village
As Seen on FOX 32 Chicago FOX 32 visited Belmont Village Lincoln Park to visit with several resident veterans and photographer Tom Sanders to discuss our American Heroes project.
Belmont Village Senior Living Recognizes International Holocaust Remembrance Day with Survivor George Levy Mueller
In honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Belmont Village Senior Living Geneva Road is proud to share the incredibly profound stories, experiences, and wisdom of resident George Levy Mueller: a Holocaust survivor, army veteran, and author with 5 children, 15 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren. Sharing his life experiences in intimate detail, he describes his childhood […]
Holocaust survivor recalls horrors he experienced, condemns hate in America
As Heard on WCCO International Holocaust Remembrance Day is this Jan. 27, and a west suburban man who lived through it is saying “don’t forget.” “All I can remember is I was growing up, everything was normal, until I was about seven years old. And then things changed,” 91-year-old George Mueller told WBBM Newsradio about […]
Suburban retirement home to honor veterans with photo display, breakfast on Veterans Day
A Korean War vet living in the western suburbs is remembering his service – and a recent honor – ahead of Veterans Day. Airman First Class Bob Usiak joined other Korean War vets, along with some who served in Vietnam and World War II, on an honor flight in August. He described the treatment he […]
Belmont Village CEO Will: Senior Living Industry ‘Missing Something Big’ On Workforce
Being selected for the American Seniors Housing Association (ASHA) Senior Living Hall of Fame prompted Belmont Village Co-Founder and CEO Patricia Will to reflect — not so much on all she has already accomplished in her career, but on what comes next.
Patricia Will Discusses Caring for Seniors COVID-19
As Heard on WGN Radio Belmont Village CEO and Founder Patricia Will recently spoke to Steve Dale of WGN on how Belmont Village Senior Living is caring for Chicago’s seniors during COVID-19 and shared her expertise and vision for the industry’s future and her residents. Listen to the full interview below.
Elmhurst Ladies Chorus serenades its former soprano, age 101, at Belmont Village Geneva Road
In the rush of this time of year, some of us may try to spread holiday cheer with a generic Christmas card or, if we’re really thoughtful, baked goods. But the women of the Elmhurst Ladies Chorus share the spirit of the season with the kind of consideration and inclusion that would make even the […]