Friday, January 15, 2010

A spit in the face!

'As a Spitfire pilot in the Second World War, John Mejor risked his life for this country. He went on to devote his working life to conservation, helping to preserve the nation’s heritage and landscape.
But in his hour of need, when he might have expected something in return, the state he gave so much to has betrayed him.
The 88-year-old grandfather, who requires round-the-clock nursing at a home because of dementia and diabetes, has had the funding for his care withdrawn despite the advice of his GP.
His family now fear they will have to sell the house where his 94-year-old wife Cecile lives to cover the care home costs.'


What could I possibly say?


Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1243107/Sick-Spitfire-hero-forced-sell-home-pay-care--leaving-wife-94-homeless.html#ixzz0cfFjX48A

Perception?