Sid’s moon adventure came just before another milestone: his 100th birthday. While turning 100 didn’t shape the dream itself, it made the moment even more meaningful. “You only turn 100 once,” Meredith said. “Seeing him smile that day, wearing a VR headset and experiencing something he never imagined possible—it made my heart so happy.” For Sid, the experience was unforgettable. “It was amazing,” he said simply. “You’re never too old to dream.” His reflections carry the weight of a century of life. Sid has lived through war, raised a family with his late wife Evelyn, and now finds comfort and community at Cedarhurst of Waterloo. “You can’t imagine when you’re 25 years old, seeing the things I’ve seen in the war and then coming here to live with my sweet wife in her last years,” he said. “Cedarhurst has been a blessing. Everyone treats me good—like part of the family.” When asked what’s next, Sid didn’t hesitate: Mars. “You don’t want to get too far out in space,” he joked. “And you read more about Mars than the other planets.” He is also quick to count his blessings. His two sons, Garry, a retired Air Force general, and Clyde, who lives nearby, remain close companions. “I’m blessed,” Sid said. “I couldn’t ask for more.” In the end, Sid’s journey wasn’t about reaching the actual moon. It was about showing that no dream is too far-fetched, and no milestone too late, for joy and wonder. As Meredith put it, “The sky’s the limit—whether big or small. If I can make it happen, I want to do it. That’s what Living TRUE is all about.”
Sid’s story in the Republic Times.
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