On Thursday, Texas Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bush broke ground and unveiled the name of the VLB’s 10th nursing home, “The Tuskegee Airmen Texas State Veterans Home.” The Fort Worth area is known to have been home to at least five former members of the elite group of World War II military aviators.
Joined by local elected officials, business leaders, Veterans, and other members of the community, Chairman Bush said in part:
“This facility will represent more than just a new building. For the Veterans who will live here, it represents a new beginning. It is fitting to have this milestone—our 10th home—represent a new era of Veterans who redefined the meaning of bravery as some of the greatest warriors this nation has ever known. Warriors who fought for America’s freedom even at a time when America didn’t always give them the freedom they deserved, and in many ways, still have not gotten the credit they truly deserve for their incredible acts of service and grit.
“It is for that reason that I’m incredibly proud and honored to announce that the Tarrant County Texas State Nursing home will be named the Tuskegee Airmen Texas State Veterans Home.
“The reason for this is simple: we must honor those who have honored us with their service. It’s been said that America is the land of the free only because it is the home of the brave. And today, we break ground for a home to honor some of the very bravest.”
