On December 7, 2008, four of Santa's elves went to visit the Coatesville Veterans Administration Medical Center Nursing Home Unit 138A.  However, these four elves were not wearing "green and red" but were wearing their "Service Dress Blue" uniforms.  These elves were members of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary.

M. Goodwin and F. Rocap, who are members from Flotilla 49 West Chester, and C. Reynolds and L. Skvarla - members of Flotilla 44 Phoenixville--went to visit the 38 nursing home and 12 hospice veterans loaded with special treats--cookies, sugar-free candies, but most of all we were able to muster up $300 worth of toiletries such as shaving cream, toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss, lip balm, razors, and an electric hair trimmer thanks to not only the four members who purchased items out-of-pocket but also a "BIG THANKS" to the Gateway Pharmacy in Phoenixville and Riteaid Pharmacy in Royersford.  The smiles not only on the veterans' faces but on the care givers' faces were "like seeing Christmas for the first time!"  Each veteran could not thank us enough for coming.  They were so grateful and amazed at what we had brought them!  We spoke to every veteran there, including those in the hospice ward.  The care givers for these men and women who served our country so well are amazing.  They love every man and woman there and take pride in what they are doing for them.  In fact, when items are low, these wonderful care givers have been known to purchase items for these veterans out of their own pockets!  We can assure the veterans in Unit 138A that we will never forget them, and that we will be back to see them again.