Gilbert A. Kinderknecht

My 17 year old daughter is a CNA at Shady Lane. She came home one day and said mom I met a new friend today his name is Gilbert, I wish I would have met him sooner. She knows the road is short when your on the 4th floor as her grandmother passed there just two years prior. Quickly the two became friends and on another day she said if I ever have a boy i would like to name him Gilbert . Gilly Goo was now a nickname she had for him that would make him smile. I knew without her telling me a...

I want to thank you personally Gilbert for serving this great nation and it's great people. You're truly a member of the 'Greatest Generation'. We do not share the same War but we do share our loyalty. Someday when we meet and that better place, we will sit long and talk much about our experiences. Mike Duvall, Vietnam combat veteran.

Such a sweet, dear man! Sarah loved her grandpa so very much and Im glad I got to meet him through her. Ann & Sarah, Peter and the entire clan, he left you a great legacy, and such remarkable love and memories. Rest well, Gibs. With peace and love.