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TROY,
Mich., March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/
-- Residential Hospice, Michigan, a division of Graham Healthcare
Group, joined Michigan Veteran Homes, Chesterfield Township, to honor Vietnam War
Veterans on Friday, March 29 at
2:00 p.m. EST. Approximately 80
Vietnam War Veterans were recognized at the event. Veterans
received an honorary lapel pin, a Certificate of Honor, and a
21-gun salute by members of the Vietnam Veterans of America Honor Guard, Chapter 154.
Speaking at the event was Michigan Department of Health and
Human Services Veteran Liaison, Project Lead: Walking With Warriors
Veteran Navigator Program, Chaplain (MAJ) Brian Webb (Ret.), Michigan Army National Guard.
"As an Army Chaplain, we serve to nurture the living, care for the
wounded, and honor the dead. On this Vietnam War Veterans Day, we
are proud to recognize the sacrifices of these great men and
women," said Webb.
Also in attendance were representatives from the Michigan
Veterans Affairs Agency and members of the Residential Hospice care
team. "Residential Hospice understands the essential need to
provide veteran-centric care to military Veterans at the end of
life," said Wendy Bongero, Senior
Vice President of Operations, Hospice. "We are proud to be part of
this special event to recognize and thank our Vietnam Veterans and
their families for their service and sacrifice. It is a privilege
to care for our nation's heroes."
Vietnam War Veterans Day was established as a National Day of
Observance in 2017 when President Donald
Trump signed the Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Act,
designating March 29 as National
Vietnam War Veterans Day.
Michigan Veteran Homes: 47901 Sugarbush Road, Chesterfield Township, MI 48047.
About Graham Healthcare Group
Graham Healthcare Group
(GHG) is a subsidiary of Graham Holdings Company (NYSE: GHC). GHG
brands include Residential Home Health, Residential Hospice,
Allegheny Health Network (AHN) Healthcare@Home, and Mary Free Bed
at Home. GHG and its companies employ more than 2,800 dedicated
professionals serving 15,000 patients daily. For more information
visit Graham Healthcare Group, Residential Home Health and
Hospice, Mary Free Bed at Home, and AHN Healthcare@Home,
About Residential Hospice
Residential Hospice is a
leading provider of hospice services and care in communities across
Illinois, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. Residential Hospice,
Troy, Michigan is a proud
5-Star Partner of the We Honor
Veterans (WHV) program developed by the National Hospice and
Palliative Care Organization in collaboration with the Department
of Veterans Affairs. As a WHV 5-Star
Partner, Residential Hospice shares its commitment to
understand and support the unique medical, emotional, and spiritual
needs of America's Veterans as they approach the end of life.
Residential Hospice, Michigan
is one of Graham Healthcare Group's 11 We Honor Veterans
participating locations. For more information visit Residential
Hospice We Honor Veterans and We Honor Veterans.
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