In April, a big birthday bash was held for Sam Sachs at Mom & Dad’s House, which is an elderly home in Lakewood where he resides, surrounded by family, friends, and even some local leaders.
Members from American Legion Post 716 of Los Alamitos and Post 496 of Lakewood saluted Sam as he walked into his party. The American Legion presented Sam with a certificate of Honor for his services in World War II and an Honorary Life Member Certificate.
In addition, the Regional Military Affairs Committee of the Joint Forces Training Base of Los Alamitos presented him with a Certificate of Appreciation for his services. City of Lakewood Councilman Todd Rogers and his wife also attended the festivities. Rogers gave Sam a city proclamation signed by City of Lakewood Mayor Diane DuBois.
More than 75 people partied in style with an award ceremony, cake, and live music. Sam told the crowd how happy he was to have family, friends, and even his physician and dentist accompanying him during this special day.
He repeatedly mentioned how grateful he is for being able to find Mom & Dad’s House.
A new opportunity has been given to him to have a balanced life with three home-made meals, loving care and socialization, which he was not having previously to moving to this wonderful home.
His mental sharpness and physical fitness is incomparable.
When he was asked what the secret to his long life was, Sachs replied, “live life in balance and take care of your body and mind at a young age.”
Sam is a U.S World War II Army veteran who was an active part of the invasion at Normandy with the combat glider unit, a.k.a The Flying Coffins.
Mom & Dad’s House is a premium senior living home in Lakewood. It offers loving, thoughtful care for seniors in a family-styled home-like atmosphere.
For more information, contact Ivonne Meader at 949-381-1792 or visit their website at www.mndhouse.com.
This article appeared in the May 10, 2017 print edition of the News Enterprise.
