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Living Out of Motels, This 89-Year-Old Veteran Had No Family Left Until One Grateful American Adopted Him into His

Will Maule : Jan 4, 2018  Faithwire.com

"I don't think family is all tied with bloodlines," Jones told WSMV. "It's the people who take care of one another, that's family. He's Navy, and I'm a Marine. That's a close brotherhood there."

[Faithwire.com] Marine Corey Jones could not handle the thought of allowing an 89-year-old veteran live out his days alone, so he did something about it—he opened up his own home and invited the man to come and live with his family. (Screengrab: Art watches TV with Corey and Malia/via WSMV 4)

Navy Veteran Art Quick first bumped into Jones and his six-year-old daughter Malia at the Family Golf Center in Antioch, Tennessee. The group hit it off as Art coached the pair on their swings.

"What do I do at the golf course? I teach," Art said, as reported by WSMV 4. He can be found up on the driving range most days, offering tips to help people develop their game.

In passing conversation, he mentioned to Jones that he had been living in various different motels since the last of his relatives passed away. (Screengrab: Art gives Malia golf lessons/via WSMV 4)

"My whole family has passed away," he explained. "They're all gone."

Jones was shocked. How could this man who gave so much to defend his country be left to fend for himself like this? Corey immediately asked the veteran if he would like to move in with him and Malia. "I couldn't imagine being alone, especially at the point he's at in his life," he said...

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