The military announced the military base closings on Friday. Even though they say this list is smaller then previous lists, it seems like a lot of people will be out of work. They may not be out of work from the initial base closings but the cities and towns where these bases are located will feel their closing for years. I understand the government’s idea of saving money but in the long run they will probably spent money on the people who will loose their livelihoods in the cities and towns losing their bases.

One on the list is Walter Reed Medical Center. How sad. Walter Reed has been around for almost 100 years. In the 70’s my father went to Walter Reed for back surgery and I remember my mother taking us all to visit him while he was there. I can remember going into the ward and seeing my father in his hospital bed in a row of hospital beds. I remember we weren’t allowed to stay long. I don’t remember, but I don’t think children were allowed in to visit. I’m not sure what’s it’s like now.

A few years ago I took my mother to Walter Reed when she had her minor heart trouble. The place was very crowded and we had to wait a long time for her appointment. Her doctor treated her very well and she’s fine today.

It’s sad to think this medical center will be closed. I don’t know where they will go for their medical service but I’m sure something will be worked out before it actually closes. It makes me wonder what’s next?