Veterans Games

The veterans of the Armed Forces live an unique life.  They give their lives for, and sometimes in, the service of others.  One can say that, in a sense, their life is not theirs.  God bless them for that sacrifice.  But it doesn't come without repercussions either.  When these brave men and women retire from service, many are left without a sense of reality, belonging, or direction.

We honor them by remembering them, and helping them.  One of the ways that the Department of Veteran Affairs has chosen to help these veterans is by sponsoring the National Veterans Golden Age Games.  This is an event filled with games and athletic competition for those retired servicemen ages 55 and older.  This year is the 26th game, and has a special participant.



101 year old Jack Faust served in the US Navy twice, first in the Yangtze River Patrol in China from 1927 until 1931, and later in the Pacific during World War II.  Faust is no stranger to the Games, having won nine gold medals and two silver in bowling and shuffleboard respectively.  He is planning on adding air rifle and checkers to his repertoire this year.
Faust says that he enjoys the games because of the friendships and the competition.  




Another great way to say "Thank you" to our retired servicemen and women.  Let the Games begin!


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