David M .

David M. was born on February 25, 1930 in Mansfield, Ohio. He married Elizabeth and had two daughters, Sue and Melody. David's military history includes both the Air National Guard and the Army Reserve for a combined total of 21 years.

The family moved to California in 1979 where the aerospace contractor Lockheed employed David for 10 years as a photographer and his assignments included those of a top security nature. Over the years, David developed a hobby collecting and building miniature railroad systems and has received many awards from organizations such as the National Railroad Association. Photography also remains a favorite pastime, especially ground and aerial photography.

Elizabeth passed away some years ago. His poor health and the loss of his spouse resulted in David moving to a long-term care facility Los Angeles County.

When he originally moved to the facility, David did not have access to his beloved trains and photography, which significantly impacted his quality of life. He contacted the WISE Long-Term Care Ombudsman, who resolved the issue. David now enjoys his hobbies in his room. He looks forward to being invited to the occasional family gathering of his daughter who lives in the area.

The WISE Long-Term Care Ombudsman program advocates for the rights of residents like David in nursing homes and long-term care facilities across Los Angeles County.





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