The Harmons are one big happy family, (clockwise from left) Sherry; Adam, 9; Wayne, 11; Gene; Ashley, 9; twins Jennifer and Elizabeth,13; and T.J., 6. The Grand Forks couple opens home and hearts to 'lost' children. Sherry and Gene Harmon transformed their farmhouse into a haven for abused, abandoned and neglected children, serving as special needs foster parents. At last count, the Harmons have welcomed more than 70 children, ranging in age from 3-days to 16-years, some they have cared for but a night and others have flourished there for several years. They have adopted five of the children and have formed special bonds with the ones that have had to leave. The couple has been recognized...

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[Complete] Scene Caption: The Harmons are one big happy family, (clockwise from left) Sherry; Adam, 9; Wayne, 11; Gene; Ashley, 9; twins Jennifer and Elizabeth,13; and T.J., 6. The Grand Forks couple opens home and hearts to 'lost' children. Sherry and Gene Harmon transformed their farmhouse into a haven for abused, abandoned and neglected children, serving as special needs foster parents. At last count, the Harmons have welcomed more than 70 children, ranging in age from 3-days to 16-years, some they have cared for but a night and others have flourished there for several years. They have adopted five of the children and have formed special bonds with the ones that have had to leave. The couple has been recognized by the Air Force with the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, and North Dakota presented them the 1998 Special-Needs Adoption Family Award. This image was used in the December 1999 Airman Magazine article "Big Family on the Prairie".

Base: Grand Forks

State: North Dakota (ND)

Country: United States Of America (USA)

Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Lono Kollars, USAF

Release Status: Released to Public
Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files