It’s never too late to thank a veteran

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SIDNEY – Americans across the country celebrate Veterans Day on Nov. 11, a special day to salute the men and women who have bravely served the United States in the military.

These fellow Americans have made profound sacrifices in defense of American’s freedom and they deserve a heartfelt thanks and shown appreciation. Honoring the nation’s veterans includes supporting them throughout their entire lives, especially at the end.

As other nation marks Veterans Day, Wilson Health Hospice deepens its commitment to increase veterans’ access to the compassionate, high quality care available from hospice and palliative care providers. One of the ways they are making this happen is through active involvement with We Honor Veterans, an innovative program associated with the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization that Wilson Health developed in collaboration with the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Earlier this year Wilson Health Hospice had a pinning ceremony for patient, Franklin Noe, who served in the Korean War. The entire family was present plus five hospice staff members and Ron Leininger, a veteran who conducted the pinning ceremony, along with Wilson Health Hospice volunteer, Bill Tady.

After the playing of the National Anthem, Noe was asked if there was anything else the care team could do for him. In his weakened condition he was able to speak out and replied with, “my caduceus.” The family explained Noe was a medic in the Air Force and had lost his caduceus pin and he wanted to know if he could have another one.

“I believe we can do that,” said fellow veteran Ron Leininger.

Hospice volunteer Bill Tady quickly spoke up and said, “I can do it quicker. I was a medic in the Navy.” Tady then proceeded to take his caduceus pin off his very own hat and pinned it on the patient. “This is the one I was given in the Navy over 50 years ago, I hope it is okay.” The patient glowing, said “it will be just fine.”

Wilson Health Hospice recognizes and thanks all veterans. Not just on Nov. 11, but all year long. For more information on Wilson Health Hospice and its services, call 937-498-9335.

On hand for the pinning ceremony were, bottom row, left to right, Franklin Noe, honored veteran, Lisa Blagg, RN, Ron Leininger, Shelby County American Legion Commissioner at the Shelby County Veterans Service Office; top row, Tracy Oduro, social worker, Bill Tady, Hospice volunteer, Angela Barfield, Hospice chaplain; and Joann Scott, Hospice director.
https://www.sidneydailynews.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/47/2020/11/web1_Veterans-Day-Pinning-Noe.jpgOn hand for the pinning ceremony were, bottom row, left to right, Franklin Noe, honored veteran, Lisa Blagg, RN, Ron Leininger, Shelby County American Legion Commissioner at the Shelby County Veterans Service Office; top row, Tracy Oduro, social worker, Bill Tady, Hospice volunteer, Angela Barfield, Hospice chaplain; and Joann Scott, Hospice director. Courtesy photo

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