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Remembering to Remember

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Remembering to Remember Kindness and Concern Bear No Age Dr. Don DeForge Paralleled from Grandfather's Birthday by Rudy Mano-New Haven Register It was grandmother's birthday she was 89.  She always got up at 5 AM on her birthday.  She would put on her birthday dress and sit by the window.  She wanted to look perfect when they came. She did not make her oatmeal and coffee as she did each morning.  She wanted to be ready when they came! She sat waiting patiently and hoping that it would not be too much longer.  Today there was no time to fill the bird feeders, water her flowers, or even make her bed.  It was a day like no other day......it was her birthday. The sun rose and quickly filled the house with glittering brilliance as noon approached. She did not nap this day so she would be ready when they came.  She could not bear to miss them.  It was her birthday...... She moved the telephone close to a table by her chair in case they were to call....they ne

Leo Award II-Recipient Dr. Sophia Yin

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 LEO AWARD II Human and Animal Welfare The Family of Man Recipient of the 2nd Leo Award Dr. Sophia Yin  09Feb2015 Presented Posthumously "The world is not Conclusion~A Sequel stands beyond-Invisible as music~ but Positive as sound!" Emily Dickinson February 09, 2015 DH DeForge, VMD      How many people pass through this world performing acts of kindness with compassion for man and animal that are never acknowledged.  We honor athletes, politicians, the arts, academic achievement, and a few true heroes every year.  What about the unsung hero who has never composed a song that everyone recognizes; the person who has never won a World Series, Super Bowl, Stanley Cup, World Cup, NBA Championship etc; or the person who has not found fame as a Senator, Congressperson, or President.      This award is named after two different Leo's who have walked this earth with kindness and humility while serving others.  You can read the mini-biogra