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Chesterfield man known for helping others pays tribute to his cancer nurses
âTheir smiles seem endless day to day. They wash our fears away.â
During his bout with an incurable illness, Tom is thinking of others using his pen. His poem Masked Angels is dedicated to the nurses at Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute at Johnston Willis Hospital. âIt just flowed like it was natural,â said Tom. âTheir smiles seem endless day to day. They wash our fears away.â The man hardwired to help others marvels at the nurseâs dedication.
and last updated 2021-01-07 18:38:02-05
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. Cherished recollections hang in Tom Hoekstraâs garage. A florescent uniform and hat hang in the corner of his Chesterfield garage.