Martinsburg VAMC holds wedding ceremony for daughter of paralyzed veteran
When U.S. Army veteran James “Jim” Davis suffered a stroke that left him paralyzed and under full care of Martinsburg VA Medical Center, his daughter Chelsea couldn’t imagine her wedding day without him by her side down the aisle.“She’s very close to her dad,” Rebecca Davis, mother of the bride, said in a news release from the VA. “It was important to her to ensure he was included.”
Medical center Community Living Center staff jumped at the opportunity to help facilitate the wedding ceremony on campus last month so Davis, of Martinsburg, could be present.
"The Martinsburg VA Medical Center consistently goes above and beyond for its Community Living Center veterans, always striving to provide the most home-like environment possible, and a wedding is no exception," the news release states.
The bride and groom, JJ Robles of Texas, said their vows in the Times Square-themed common area of the fifth-floor community living center.
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From the ceremony to the reception, every detail was purposefully planned and executed with much care, according to the news release. Staff pulled together to decorate the areas, ensuring that the couple had a full “once upon a times square” wedding experience.
“The staff were honored to share in this special moment,” Stefany Sweadner, social worker, said in the release. “Everyone involved had an important role in the event to make the ceremony memorable.”
This article originally appeared on The Herald-Mail: Martinsburg man, a VA patient, walks daughter down aisle at center
