11/21/2025
We were deeply honored as our veterans stepped forward to raise the American flag in this moving and memorable ceremony.
With quiet pride, Bob Baer of the Air Force joined our maintenance team member, Kurtis Knudson of the Navy, to lift the flag skyward. The stirring words of “The Star-Spangled Banner” were read by Tom Gordy of the Marine Corps, his voice carrying the weight of history and service. Standing with them were fellow member Art Haynes of the Navy, and our Memory Care Director, Randi Meacham, who also served proudly in the Navy.
Tom reminded us that The Star-Spangled Banner began not as a song, but as a poem written by Francis Scott Key in 1814—born of the awe he felt when he saw the American flag still flying over Fort McHenry after more than 25 hours of relentless bombardment during the War of 1812. That symbol of endurance and hope would, in time, become the anthem our nation sings today.
At The Hacienda, raising our flag is more than a tradition—it is a tribute. We are profoundly grateful for the courage, sacrifice, and spirit of our veterans. Their service continues to inspire us every single day.