“Rose garden is proud to announce that our residents and staff have received the first round of the vaccine. Our second opportunity will occur on Feb 3rd. I have tried to impress upon any residents and or staff what a gift we are receiving. There are millions in the United States who would also realize how lucky we are to be among the first to do our part to end this war we have been fighting . I have been made aware that there are those who have their doubts about the safety of the vaccine and other misinformation. I can only say that working in this field of Long term Care for 40 years all Americans must stand up and receive this vaccine. The concerns for your own “safety” should be set aside. I have known many WW 2 Veterans and because I was in the generation many Vietnam Veterans. They did not worry about THEIR safety when presented with helping their country to remain safe. The very reason we honor our Veterans is because they DO NOT put themselves first. They believe in the concept of “the greater good”. The majority of our residents have received the vaccine. That’s who THEY are. There are employees that have expressed “concern” I appreciate and respect every individual’s right to do as they see fit. I can only imagine where we would be today if the 160,000 soldiers who landed on Normandy Beach  had “concerns” about their safety. There is a well documented reason why they have been referred to as THE GREATEST GENERATION, they put their fears behind them and did what had to be done. I am proud of all our employees who, in my humble opinion, “did the right thing” and implore all those who have the opportunity, gift if you will, to participate . Let’s get our neighbors back to work, keep our friends and families safe and close this sad chapter in American history. God Bless America.”