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Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Wednesday's Warrior: Vernon man honors father living with early-onset Alzheimer's
VERNON, Conn. (WTNH) — Music has long been a source of healing, but for Jason Turek, it's also a way to stay connected to his father. 'My dad, Andy, was diagnosed with young-onset Alzheimer's at the age of 59,' Turek of Vernon said. The diagnosis was devastating, but Jason found comfort in the melodies. Wednesday's Warrior: Derby-Shelton Rotary Club dedicates Flags for Heroes 'Although it's heartbreaking to watch his memory slip away, we've learned to connect in many other ways- my favorite being through both of our love of music,' said. That connection inspired 'Sing to Remember,' a musical fundraiser now entering its fifth year. This year's event is on Sunday, June 1, at the Butterfly restaurant in West Hartford, with performances, karaoke, raffles, and more. 'My upcoming fundraiser is gonna be awesome,' and the goal is to raise funds and awareness for the Alzheimer's Association of Connecticut. 'It's important to me to raise funds for the Alzheimer's Association because millions of patients are affected, yet so many people still don't understand Alzheimer's. Raising awareness helps to eliminate the stigma. Also, the funds go to great things like research, our caregivers, and our families,' he said. Music plays a powerful role in this story, not just for healing, but for communication. 'It's also helped me reconnect with my dad in ways that words can't express. When words fail, he still understands the melody of a great song,' he said. 'My message to other families that may have a loved one battling Alzheimer's is to remember you are not alone. The disease is very cruel, but always remember that love will find a way—and celebrate the small wins.' For Jason, music has become more than a passion. It's a bridge between past and present, a way to honor his father and a reminder that even in memory's fading light, love still plays on. Scan the QR code to attend and donate. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Hundreds of flags part of program honoring heroes in Lebanon County
MYERSTOWN, Pa. (WHTM) — Quite a sight along Route 422 in Myerstown — hundreds of American flags in honor of those who served. This is part of the annual Flags for Heroes event. About 200 American flags are set up outside Frieden's Lutheran Church. An opening ceremony was held Saturday where organizers said it's a way to remember local heroes. 'It's not a phrase taken lightly in this area, probably everywhere but especially in this area,' Denise Thomas with the Myerstown-ELCO Rotary Club, said. 'It's important we remember and acknowledge our past heroes and our current heroes. Without our local heroes, without our military, without the EMS, the firefighters, the community would be hurting.' Download the abc27 News+ app on your Roku, Amazon Fire TV Stick, and Apple TV devices The Rotary club organized the event. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Wednesday's Warrior: Derby-Shelton Rotary Club dedicates Flags for Heroes
DERBY, Conn. (WTHN) – Beautiful American flags. 'It's just so moving patriotism, pride … it's just amazing,' said Linda Holmes-Hannon of the Derby-Shelton Rotary Club. Our stars and stripes take over parts of Derby and Shelton to honor heroes who put service above self. Surviving stroke gives new meaning to CT man's life 'Our total flags in both communities were 325 flags,' Holmes-Hannon said. This is the fourth annual Flags for Heroes, put on by the Derby-Shelton Rotary Club for the community to recognize all our heroes. You can purchase a flag for one hero or multiple heroes- including veterans, firemen, teachers, nurses, and active military heroes. North Branford girl raises $1K for fallen trooper's family through lemonade stand A former Rotary president, Homes-Hannon, brought this event to Derby and Shelton to give community members an opportunity to honor a loved one or someone they are thankful for. 'The true warriors are the heroes that are displayed,' Homes-Hannon said. To find out where you can see the flags, and take in their beauty and meaning, or maybe dedicate a flag to your hero in the future, visit the Rotary Club website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
