RWC Honors Its Veterans in November Show
Get to know RWC residents who served in the military
In November, Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury will salute residents who served our country with a Veterans Wall of Honor exhibit in the facility’s Gallery Hall.
Fifty-one veterans, who served in World War II, Korea, Vietnam and/or the cold war, will be featured. Each display includes a photo of the resident in uniform, when available, along with a current photo and short biography.
One featured veteran is Lt. Col. Robert Longshore, who retired from the U.S. Army, then taught at George Washington University and later moved to RWC in 2016. “I’m proud to be a veteran,” said Longshore, who completed two tours of duty in Vietnam and later worked at the Pentagon.
Another is Capt. John “Jack” Jennings, who flew a variety of fighter planes with the U.S. Navy, including during a stint in the Reserves. “It was a great experience and I enjoyed every minute of it,” he said.
Combined, current RWC residents boast 477 years of military service, said Maria Ferrand, coordinator of Resident Life Services. In addition to being featured in the exhibit, RWC’s veterans will be honored at a breakfast event on Nov. 11, Veterans Day.
“Serving our residents every day is an honor and a privilege, but our military veteran residents have an extra special place in my heart.” said Ferrand. “My father served in the U.S. Army for 25 years, and it is in his memory that I strive to serve each of our residents with my best every day.”
The exhibition will open Nov. 1, and residents and community members are invited to view the Veterans Wall of Honor exhibition 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily throughout November in Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury’s Gallery Hall.