“I’m proud to be part of this amazing program.”. States roll back restrictions on beaches, golf courses, mountain trails and more. They are the composite of our nation and all that has made it great. This organization is in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and with the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act. We must still remember and honor our veterans. We can never count the lost dreams, unfilled hopes and broken hearts. While social distancing from COVID-19 will prevent picnics and parades this year, one thing will remain the same. While not a veteran himself, John holds a special place in his heart for those who have served our country. This weekend he and his fellow vets in Delaware, Ohio, are replacing worn American flags of service men and women buried. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking news. Through his military experience, Andy understands the circumstances many patients faced and enjoys hearing about their military service. In Danbury, 45 absentee ballots rejected from 2020 election, Moynihan: 13 of 27 new COVID cases linked to same family, Fire department: 2 hurt, 16 displaced in Danbury blaze, Trump fires Esper as Pentagon chief after election defeat, Iconic CT restaurant ‘returns,’ but just for two weeks, Aquila’s Nest Vineyards has opened in Newtown, Babysitter charged after Bridgeport cemetery ‘picnic’, Expert: CT experienced a ‘fairly typical earthquake for New England’. But this year, different ways to honor those who died defending our country. I just encourage everybody to take a moment this memorial day, to stop, maybe learn some of the stories of those who gave their lives. https://www.newstimes.com/opinion/article/Letter-Remember-our-veterans-on-Memorial-Day-2020-15283976.php. The last Monday in May is recognized as Memorial Day, a special time to remember soldiers lost in wars and conflicts. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? May 25, 2020 – On this Memorial Day, we remember all those who gave their lives in military service, and the veterans who commit suicide at a rate of 22 per day. Memorial Day is dedicated to those who have died while serving in the United States military. Reporter: Just outside the nation's capital, Arlington national cemetery, open to only family pass holders. Reporter: Gary bell is a Vietnam veteran. Remember what America has lost and gained over its history. Small towns hold parades and families come together for picnics. Our veterans are the very embodiment of America itself. On a normal me mother yay day weekend, we would be bringing you images of parades. We owe them our freedom. Here's ABC's Stephanie Ramos with more. Haar: 'Universal exhale,' not celebration, for activists, Navy delivers on $9.5B for nuclear subs from Electric Boat. “It’s a pleasure to see the glow on the faces of veterans,” says Andy Lank, a volunteer with Homeland Hospice. On this Memorial Day, remember our veterans. It takes tremendous courage for a soldier to risk it all to protect his/her country. While Memorial Day honors those who died while in military service, Veterans Day honors all American veterans, living and dead. By comparison, an estimated 58,200 … Memorial Day Parades are canceled! John Good, chaplain for Homeland Hospice is part of the program. Honoring all of our fallen veterans. “It can be quite emotional for patients and their families,” Andy adds. Veterans Day is not to be confused with Memorial Day. 2300 Vartan Way, Suite 270 Harrisburg, PA 17110 Hospice: 717-221-7890 HomeHealth: 717-412-0166 HomeCare: 717-221-7892 Contact Us Today, 1901 North Fifth Street Harrisburg, PA 17102 717-221-7900 GPS:1924 N. 6th Street Contact Us Today, 501(c)(3), tax-exempt organization | Copyright © 2020 Homeland at Home. In this special moment of time, the patient can experience the proud memory of his/her first salute and the love and respect of an entire country. Jacqueline Smith: Are you a woman who voted for Donald Trump? But offering virtual tour online. The ceremony ends with a salute, veteran to veteran. Homeland at Home is a Community Outreach of Homeland Center, 2300 Vartan Way, Suite 270 Harrisburg, PA 17110 717-857-7400. They are the composite of our nation and all that has made it great. In that respect, here are some inspirational and patriotic Veterans … In doing so we also reaffirm our faith in this nation. A parade of cars turned out to salute World War II veteran Sam Sachs who turned 105 in Lakewood, California. The last Monday in May is recognized as Memorial Day, a special time to remember soldiers lost in wars and conflicts. Remembering Veterans This Memorial Day and Beyond. All Rights Reserved. “I’m humbled to help our distinguished veterans,” John says. 20 May,2020 Wendy Shumaker. “It’s an honor to help them find comfort after their sacrifice for us all.”. Take time to remember those living and dead who have served our country and served it so well. {"duration":"1:49","description":"Americans are finding new ways to honor service members during the coronavirus pandemic. To honor and remember those on Memorial Day, you can join fellow Americans at 3 p.m., in a moment of silence. God Bless our veterans. Our thanks to you and all of the military families out there. https://abcnews.go.com/.../remembering-veterans-memorial-day-70856330 Small towns hold parades and families come together for picnics. The American flag will fly on front porches, community centers, and in cemeteries coast to coast reminding us of the bravery of our veterans. Each flower representing a fallen service member, and while many will spend this memorial day at home, NFL player Ben Garland is encouraging everyone to remember what this holiday is truly about. What Day Memorial Day Is On Memorial Day started as a good idea from an organization made up of Union Civil War veterans, the Grand Army of the Republic. Americans are finding new ways to honor service members during the coronavirus pandemic. To learn more about Homeland’s work with this program, call Homeland Hospice at (717) 221-7890. 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For more than eight years, Homeland has been part of the We Honor Veterans program, created by the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) in collaboration with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). But not our veterans. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or disability with regard to admission, access to treatment or employment. God Bless America. Today we take a pause from our usual discussions about VA loans, appraisals, and reader questions to remember our men and women in uniform who have given so much. On this Memorial Day, remember our veterans… For "Good morning America," Stephanie Ramos, ABC news, new York. We will make every effort to comply with these and similar statutes. This transcript has been automatically generated and may not be 100% accurate. Communities finding ways to honor veterans. The least we civilians can do is to offer thanks to these extraordinary men and women. 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