On Wednesday, May 23, 2018, the Armed Forces Retirement Home – Washington at 3700 North Capital Street, NW, Washington, D.C. presented Memorial Services in dedication to their fallen comrades – men and women who served in the U.S. Armed Forces. The Presentation of Colors was presented by Disabled American Veterans Color Guard. AFRH-W resident, staff and guests attended the Memorial Recognition Services of six residents who represented the United States Army, Air Force, and Navy and who passed in April 2018 at the AFRH-W. Those attending and staff expressed gratitude for the six Veterans for their services and dedication to our nation and to others residing at the Armed Forces Retirement Home – Washington. The six Veterans honored served many years ago on active duty for the U.S. Armed Forces. The Memorial included the following Veterans:
Frances Conley, United States Army
Harry C. Elliot, Jr., United States Army
Joseph L. Groulx, United States Air Force, United States Army
Richard G. Huether, United States Air Force
Robert K. Lavender, United States Air Force
Alma Wilson, United States Navy
The program was presented by the AFRH chaplains with closing remarks by Michael Bayles, Acting Administrator at AFRH-Washington.
