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Gracepointe Crossing honors its veterans

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On Veteran’s Day, GracePointe Crossing Gables West honored its residents who have served in the military. Pictured from left to right: Chuck Knutson, Presbyterian Homes Chaplain; Jim Rostberg, Isanti County Veterans Services Officer; Clark Swanson, of the American Legion Post 290; Bob and Mary Fredell from Beyond the Yellow Ribbon; and Rose Cross, Beyond the Yellow Ribbon. Beyond the Yellow Ribbon presented veterans with handmade quilts.
Photos by Ashley Haynes Rose Cross presents Ronald Rensfelt, who served in the Marines, with a pocket flag, folded into the traditional tri-cornered hat, which symbolizes the hats worn by colonial soldiers in the war for independence. Clark Swanson and Joe Mancuso present small standing flags and carnations to the veterans. Clark Swanson shakes the hand of Steve Payne, a former Airman. The veterans living at Gables West as well as those receiving rehabilitation services with their families on Veteran’s Day Nov. 11. The Returning 
Support for Veterans Program (RSVP) presents volunteers with special pins to honor their service to our country. Jane Shelton pictured with Donald Shelton, 
a former soldier, with 
his appreciation quilt
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On Veteran’s Day, GracePointe Crossing Gables West honored its residents who have served in the military. Pictured from left to right: Chuck Knutson, Presbyterian Homes Chaplain; Jim Rostberg, Isanti County Veterans Services Officer; Clark Swanson, of the American Legion Post 290; Bob and Mary Fredell from Beyond the Yellow Ribbon; and Rose Cross, Beyond the Yellow Ribbon. Beyond the Yellow Ribbon presented veterans with handmade quilts. Photos by Ashley Haynes

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