Thursday, Nov 20, 2014…..we had an appointment
at Fr. Belvoir, VA. Our group, Cruisin
For Heroes, wanted to visit the Fisher House that was across the street from
the sprawling Base hospital at Ft. Belvoir.
Since it was a weekday not all of our members could make it so Lou &
Arlene, Fred, the Princess & I were to represent CFH for the day. After three changes of convoy leaders (only
three vehicles) we finally arrived a little late….but we had a good impromptu
tour of the Base enroute to the FH…. Upon
arrival we were welcomed by the facility manager, Roxanna Maria (Miss Roxy),
and given an abbreviated tour of the public areas that were accessible to
visitors at the time. The House is
magnificently built and decorated to feel like a home….not a house! It seems that every need the Veteran and/or
their family might have can be addressed onsite. The facility is about two years old and is usable
for any need. The bronze plaque at the
entrance says it all for me; “THE ZACHARY AND ELIZABETH FISHER HOUSE….THIS GIFT
IS DEDICATED TO OUR GREATEST NATIONAL TREASURE OUR MILITARY SERVICE MEN AND
WOMEN AND THEIR LOVED ONES”.
Reading and studying about a subject is always
helpful….but physical immersion in the subject always leaves one with a much
more visceral understanding of the subject….it is so much more meaningful to
see/touch the Fisher House in person than looking at a picture in a brochure.
We visited for about an hour then Lou & I
presented Miss Roxy with the “big” check that represented the proceeds from the
Valley Mustangs Unlimited car club show in August. She said it will all help keep the lights
burning and the heat on…. We feel so
blessed to be the face representing all the people that donated to help Fisher
House Foundation through CFH so far this year.
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