Journey Shares Stories of Hope, Community & More
Our quarterly newsletter features stories of inspiration, innovation and celebration. Journey Newsletter Summer 2012
Floods, Of Memories.
In 1913 a flood swept through Dayton Ohio destroying thousands of homes, killing hundreds of people, and taking the lives of over one thousand horses. There are not many people alive today who can relay these memories first-hand,…
Eric & David’s Story – A Walk To Remember
by Chaplain Eric Holley This story is about two men who found each other through their acts of service, one for his country the other for his fellow man. In the 1960's David joined the U.S. Marines Corps while I,…
A Tribute To My Mother
Linda J. Wise Jones October 24, 1940 - February 18, 2012 Linda was a life-long resident of Dayton, Ohio and a woman of many talents and passions. Among them were her love of horses, dogs, sewing and gardening (especially her…
Curtis’ Story
When asked, Curtis Blair tells you what he wants people to say about him. “I want them to know that I never gave up.” he says with a smile, “I want people to know that I am a strong person…
Bud’s Story
Bud Weller, World War II Veteran, served in the Pacific as the Second World War came to an end. “I was in basic training when they declared peace,” Bud recalls. His first assignment, however, was a glimpse into the horror…
The Gift of HOPE
Staff members at Hospice of Hospice of Dayton® of Butler & Warren Counties support their hospice program not only with their dedication and passion, but with their donations. The Staff Giving Society is the major source of dollars for the…
A Golden Celebration Gift
Judie and Paul Schuh celebrated fifty years of marriage recently and turned it into a family contribution to Hospice of Dayton. Judie and Paul’s twelve nieces and nephews wanted to make the anniversary memorable. Knowing of the couple’s passion for…
The Gift of Sincere Comfort
There is no need greater gift than sincere comfort, and Hospice of Dayton® gave that to me and my family at a very vulnerable time. I often think of those last days with my mother and I think of all…
R.J.’s Story
R.J. and Ada Neace shared a childhood crush, a teenage romance and 44 years of marriage. It was a childhood romance that would never end. R.J. was born in Kentucky, one of six children. He and Ada made Medway, Ohio…
