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chuckled when talking about hearing the sounds large-print books at his Navy
of gunshots and assault rifles going off all around leisure, truly improving his
him; Hong Kong was in the middle of a civil war. quality of life. His favorites
include old western stories and history.
Finis became emotional when recalling his return
to New York Harbor after his tour of duty and When asked about his legacy and how he wants
seeing “that lovely lady”. When I questioned why people to remember him, Finis laughed, shook
the Statue of Liberty was such a poignant memory, his head and said, “I’m a nerd. I also just love
he replied, “It was such an honor … and I was all people; we are not all that different from one
proud to have served alongside others who fought another. Being able to serve in our armed forces
for freedom and what she represents for this taught me that and helped me grow up fast.”
country.”
It is because of men like Finis Meeks that so
Finis replied that he would not do anything many of us have had the opportunity to know
differently if he could live his life over again. He our fathers, grandfathers, and great-grandfathers.
has absolutely no regrets and feels very blessed These days, we often don’t take the time to listen
to have had the opportunity to travel around the to our veterans’ stories often enough. Their untold
world and experience different cultures while stories become a missed opportunity for us to learn
serving his own country. and appreciate their sacrifices and understand the
privilege of living in this country.
Currently, with the help of Hospice of Lubbock’s
We Honor Veterans program, Finis is able to enjoy *Quote from www.realmaninc.org
Quality End of Life Care
Hospice of Lubbock is the only
faith-based hospice provider
in the area who can serve both
pediatric and adult patients.
• Full-time medical director
• Pain and symptom management
• 24-hour support
for patient
and family
• Grief recovery/
counseling center
• Lubbock’s only non-profit hospice
• Serving 19 counties since 1987
Call (806) 795-2751 for more information.
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