Fraternity-Testvériség, 2007 (85. évfolyam, 1-3. szám)
2007-04-01 / 2. szám
Continued from Page 20 wanted to help more so he joined the National Guard. In March of 2006 there was a car bomb explosion in Iraq and his mom was called to Germany because no one thought he would make it. He lost a portion of his brain. He has to eat and breathe through tubes. He is wheelchair-bound and completely dependent upon the care of others. Until there are strides with cloning and stem cell research, he will remain this way. Many men were paralyzed from spinal cord trauma they sustained in Vietnam. I chatted with a few vets who were basking in the Florida sun. They took a break from reading a book and we exchanged pleasantries. The staff brought food to those who were unable to leave their rooms. There was a family of 5. A veteran drove with his wife and five children form Louisiana to Tampa so the man could receive care. Imagine in this day and age in the USA having to drive that far for medical care. I spoke to some Korean and World War Two Vets also. I invited them to come and enjoy some food and listen to some music. So many had the "what's this for" look on their face. I told these veterans that the HRFA wanted to show their appreciation. They enjoyed pizza and other food they generally don’t get treated to. About sixty people were HRFA’s guests. I called a friend of mine in NJ to let him know what we were doing and I got emotional. These men and women can no longer live on their own. They live isolated and forgotten. They served and protected us and got in harm's way so we could remain safe and enjoy freedom. I knew they were glad I showed up but I wished I could have done more. I arrived at ten thirty in the morning and could not leave until one o'clock. I think we brightened their day. Thanks to Judit Zambo and Jules Balogh, I was able to do some charity outreach in my community. Doris Brewer, Agent of Branch 600 Tel: (941) 879-2102 It is our honor to welcome our youngest members to HRFA. Some are a first generation at HRFA, like Zsófia, who became a member during the Hungarian Festival of New Brunswick. Others have a long family history with the Federation, like Max and Natalie, whose family have been members for three and four generations, respectively. Martin Attila Gyetko, with his parents Sarolta and Attila Gyetko Sara Nagy Branch 182 Manager Congratulations to the proud and happy family members and thank you for choosing us as your Hungarian fraternal organization. Max Thomas Mullady Max is the youngest member of HRFA’s Branch 4 and the pride and joy of his parents Rosalia Rózsahegyi and Tom Mullady Jolán Abel Branch 4 Manager Zsofia’s prou Zsófia Carlyn Toth ____ary and Daniel Erdei Toth. ért Kovács Branch 302 Manager Natalie Sara Devlin, with her parents Adrienne and Neil Devlin. Natalie is the newest and a fourth generation of a long list of HRFA Branch 197 members of the Buckholz family. Family members belonging to HRFA are: Adrienne Buckholz Devlin (mother), Timothy Edward Buckholz (grandfather), Helen Buckholz (great-grandmother), plus many uncles, aunts and cousins. Mrs. Helen Buckholz is one of most loyal members, she has bought certificates for her children, grandchildren and now for her great-grandchildren. Maria Berei Branch 197 Manager 24 Fraternity - Testvériség / Summer 2007
