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veteran patient line the street or sidewalk leading to the and recommend these families as potential recipients
hearse. The funeral home proceeds with the gurney while of Christmas gifts. It is not uncommon for multiple
the traditional “Taps” is played, which is the melancholy families to receive Christmas blessings from “We Honor
sound of a bugle call, signifying the passing of a military Veterans”. Members of the committee then go into the
veteran. It is not uncommon to see hands over hearts, and community to purchase the needed and wanted items
even other members of the military in a final salute to requested by the family members. From kitchen utensils
honor the fallen soldier. Typically, this creates powerful to toys to clothing, the “We Honor Veterans” committee
emotions for all who are present. This is perhaps one buys dozens of items to make sure the veteran family(s)
of the most precious and sacred of ways in which the is blessed with a wonderful Christmas they may not
“We Honor Veterans” committee pays their respect to a otherwise have experienced.
veteran.
This committee endeavors to serve veteran patients
Family Christmas and their families in the most honorable ways
Over the past several years, the “We Honor Veterans” possible. Giving back to these stalwart members of our
committee has striven to serve not only veterans but also community, whether it be through the food pantry, final
their precious families. Throughout the year, the “We salute, family Christmas, or numerous other services, is
Honor Veterans” committee works diligently to raise a necessary and powerful way to show our gratitude for
funds to provide for this event. This happens through these honorable men, women and their families for all
luncheons, cookouts, bake sales, and generous donations they have sacrificed for us.
from our community and staff. In the months leading
up to Christmas, the “We Honor Veterans” committee
specifically focuses its fundraisers on collecting monies If you know a veteran or family in need or would like to donate
geared towards families of veterans who have been on to the “We Honor Veterans” committee, please call Hospice of
service or are currently on service. Care team members Lubbock’s office at 806-795-2751.
identify a veteran family or families with children in need

The Region’s ONLY Pediatric & Adult Hospice

806-795-2751 or 800-658-2648

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