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Interviewer’s Note: It was an absolute pleasure speaking with this patient. I’d never met anyone with so many siblings. And out of all of them, she’s one of the only two left. I found it so powerful that no matter the situation, no matter the size, family is always family. You’ll still be there for…

The Magical Mystery Tour  Biography of Dennis Davidson  I was born in Detroit, Michigan on February 27th, 1942. My dad, at the time, was a nightclub musician in the evenings and worked at the Ford Rouge Plant during the day. My mother was a waitress in the nightclubs in Detroit; this was in the late 30s and early 40s. The night club…

Interviewer’s Note  It’s a shame that I only had a half-hour with Phil; however, I think we made the most out of our one conversation. I learned so much about a man who committed his life to one of the most noble professions, education. As a high school social studies teacher and volunteer ESL teacher,…

Patient: Anonymous (*All names are pseudonyms) Residence: A Hospice Facility in Missouri Volunteer’s Note Marcus is one of those rare people who can turn an ordinary room into a place of warmth just by being in it. When I first met him at his room inside the hospice facility, he was listening to blues music…

Interviewer’s Note Patricia Orlando showed her resilience from the very beginning of our conversation. She was determined to share her story with me despite struggling with severe back pain that repeatedly caused her visible discomfort during our interview. Several times during our conversation, she fought through pain, refusing to let her physical challenges hold her…