98-year-old twin Army veterans reunite after years apart

98-year-old twin Army veterans reunite after years apart in hospice care Advertisement Updated: 8:40 PM CST Nov 5, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ By Jay Motiwala 98-year-old twin Army veterans reunite after years apart in hospice care Updated: 8:40 PM CST Nov 5, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ By Jay Motiwala HIGH POINT, N.C. — Twin brothers Jack and Jesse Kennedy, 98-year-old Army veterans, reunited on Monday after years apart, thanks to the efforts of hospice care providers. Craig Kennedy, Jack’s son, shared how much the reunion meant to his father. Advertisement "Dad is always talking about Jesse, and I'm sure Jesse sometimes asked about dad," Craig Kennedy said. Craig said that the brothers’ connection became even more evident as they both began experiencing the effects of dementia. "When the dementia seemed to start affecting them the most is when I seemed to notice the connection there more," he said. Bayada Hospice in High Point, North Carolina, facilitated the reunion by transporting Jack to see Jesse at Pennybyrn Nursing Homes, overcoming the challenges posed by their age and health conditions. "I feel like, if you watch these two together and you don't feel something, you know, something's broken inside you," Bobby Ashley with Bayada Hospice said. NFL players help build mobility ramp for veteran in need The brothers grew up in Thomasville, North Carolina, working jobs like tobacco farming before joining the U.S. Army together. "My dad and Jesse were twins, so they were both together," Craig Kennedy said. "They were in Camp Polk, Louisiana. I think down in Georgia, Fort Monmouth." Their military service was recognized with certificates and pins, honoring their contributions. "One generation did their time and served their country, and then myself and my generation are stepping up and continuing the legacy," Capt. Victor Littleton with Fort Bragg said. Despite the years they spent apart, the bond between the brothers remains unbroken. "What stuck out the most was when I walked in here and saw both of them, holding each other's hand," Craig Kennedy said. Their family described the reunion as a moment of positivity, something they believe the world could use more of. What matters to veterans and military families ahead of the midterms? Make WISN a preferred source on Google Add Preferred Source Share Infinite Scroll Enabled Top Picks New study links energy drinks to reports of heart attacks and cardiac arrest in young adults 16 midterm races are within 1%. What could happen next? These toys are worth buying for your kids, according to Good Housekeeping experts and kid testers Republican redistricting failed to flip most targeted districts