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Harley McGuire Salutes Veteran’s Pal Tom Cat
Tom takes a moment to relax and reflect before continuing his rounds at the Salem VA’s hospice unit. Photo by Marian McConnell, Salem VA
Sedona AZ (November 10, 2014) – Surrounded by his family, World War II Veteran Edwin Gehlert lay quietly dying in a VA hospice unit in Salem, Virginia. He took a few final, shallow breaths.
At that moment, an orange tabby cat named Tom jumped onto his bed,...