On Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 65 veterans at Venice Gardens, an assisted living facility in Venice, Florida, received a visit from Mary Vinsh, Exalted Ruler of Venice-Nokomis Elks Lodge #1854. Vinsh read a patriotic poem she wrote titled “I Wear the Red” and signed the song “God Bless the USA” in American Sign Language at the end of the event. Pictured with Vinsh is veteran Irving Lyons who was turning 100 years old the following week.