Chief Petty Officer Anthony Fluke strides down the halls of Brendan House in his dress uniform on Monday, fulfilling a promise he made 20 years ago to his grandmother Carroll Krause. The reunion was a complete surprise to Krause, who wept joyfully at the sight of her grandson. The staff of Brendan House gathered around to cheer for the family and many were crying at the emotion of the day. Krause received multiple hugs and well-wishes from staff members following the reunion.
April 11, 2017
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April 11, 2017 9 a.m.
Chief petty officer returns after 20 years
Twenty years ago, Anthony Fluke promised his parents and grandparents he would return from the Navy safe and sound. He would march up the driveway in his chief’s uniform, he told them.