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HONOR SALUTE Program

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Our Honor Salute program recognizes hospice patients who are veterans. It is a simple but powerful tribute of appreciation for the veteran’s service to our country. Most often it is the last public thank you they will receive.

Military personnel in dress uniform join CNS volunteers and associates at the patient’s residence to conduct a formal ceremony. Veterans are presented with a personalized appreciation plaque, military service lapel pin and an American flag. Military personnel give the salute command then turn and salute the patient. Often patients return the salute. This unique program gives pride and peace to our veterans while bringing together family and friends to celebrate their loved one’s military service.

Chief Master Sargent Harry August

Chief Master Sargent Harry August, Retired, was the recipient of a unique Honor Salute this week. The ceremony was held on the Utah Air Nationa lGuard Base with representatives from each branch of the military participating. Mr. August, who served in three wars: World War ll, The Korean War and The Vietnam War, survived 10 days in the Atlantic Ocean after his bomber was shot down.

Pauline and Lorell Roberts

Military personnel joined CNS to present a double Honor Salute to Pauline and Lorell Roberts. Pauline, 92, joined the Navy at age 19 and become a secret decoder during World War II. As an experienced carpenter, the Navy placed Lorell, now 98, with the Special Repairs Unit at Mare Island Naval Shipyard. The pair met at the Navy cafeteria built by Lorell's crew. Upon their discharge in 1946, the couple traveled to Reno, where they were married.

1st Lieutenent Dan M. Eastman US Army Air Corps

1st Lieutenent Dan M. Eastman US Army Air Corps Eastman served in the U.S. Army Air Corps. He flew 28 missions during the war. After the war, he served in the Air Force Reserve and the Utah National Guard.

Duard Chugg

CNS presented an Honor Salute to Hospice patient, Duard Chugg of Providence, Utah during a family gathering on Flag Day. Duard received an American flag, a pin and a certificate in recognition of his service. He also received a medal distributed to World War II veterans from the Commonwealth of the Mariana Islands, showing their gratitude for American soldiers who served in the South Pacific during World War ll.

Clair Tracy

CNS was humbled to present an Honor Salute to Clair Tracy recently, prior to his passing. He will be remembered for his service to our country as a B-17 pilot who flew 35 bombing missions over Germany during WWII. Clair received the Air Medal for valor from the Air Force for meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight. Clair left a lasting legacy through his family.

Corporal Gordon Rolfson US Army

Corporal Rolfson was a Field Artillery Officer on the front lines of Korean War.

Corporal Charles Mel Stevenson US Army

Dale Francom US Army

Dale enlisted in the US Army after Pearl Harbor was bombed.

Herbert Bock US Marine Corp

Herbert was stationsed in Reims, France during WWII.

Petty Officer John Cooper US Navy

Petty Officer Cooper served in the US Navy during WWII.

Private 1st Class Delano Thomas US Army

William Blackett US Air Force

Master Sergeant John Coon US Airforce

Sergeant Coon entered the Air Force several days after Pearl Harbor. Coon was based in Grafton Underwood, England and was part of the 384th Bomb Group in the 546th Squadron.