12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Chaplain encounters Vietnam Vets and their spouses, family members, and friends during visitation in Hospice, Palliative Care, Oncology, Community Living Centers, ICU, Emergency Care Department, and Hospital Rooms during rounding. The Chaplain presents Vietnam Veterans with pin, certificate, and other material supplied by this group. The reaction of the veterans, family members, and friends is often emotional filled with gratitude. The presentation of the pin is given to each individual vet with family and staff witnessing the presentation. Many vets, with tears in their eyes, express a genuine thanks. They proudly display the pin on their hats, shirts, or coats. The common response from the vet is, "thank-you, this means a lot - to know that you care." The vet shares memories of friends, areas of service, and military memories. The pins assist several veterans with closure and healing.