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As proud members and sponsors of Roll-Call<\/a>, Assisting Hands Home Care Fort Worth had the honor of celebrating the 100th birthday of Don Graves on May 3rd, one of only three surviving Marines from the Battle of Iwo Jima. Roll-Call\u2019s mission to honor and support North Texas veterans aligns deeply with our values, and Mr. Graves\u2019 story represents the very spirit of resilience and patriotism that we strive to uphold in our community care.<\/p>\n

Our owners of Assisting Hands Fort Worth joined Roll-Call and fellow veterans honoring Mr. Graves with heartfelt celebration and gratitude, recognizing not just a milestone birthday, but a century of sacrifice, faith, and service. They were also joined by their loving dogs, Boots and Angus, who added warmth and joy to the day\u2019s meaningful gathering.<\/p>\n

\"Don<\/p>\n

Assisting Hands Fort Worth<\/strong> is honored to work alongside veterans in our community, providing compassionate home care services that allow them to age with dignity and independence in the comfort of their homes. As a veteran himself, owner Kim Beveridge understands firsthand the sacrifices made in service to our country. It is a privilege for Assisting Hands to offer specialized veteran home care<\/a> to fellow veterans, ensuring they receive the support, respect, and care they so greatly deserve.<\/p>\n

Give us a call today at (817) 646-2970<\/a> to learn about how we can provide you or your veteran loved one with high-quality veteran care in Fort Worth, Benbrook, Aledo, and Weatherford, TX.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

As proud members and sponsors of Roll-Call, Assisting Hands Home Care Fort Worth had the honor of celebrating the 100th birthday of Don Graves on May 3rd, one of only three surviving Marines from the Battle of Iwo Jima. 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