Elizabeth Hospice honors veterans at Sun City Gardens

Roger Reed of VFW Post 4089 presents a certificate of appreciation to Smitty Parker, Navy veteran.

The Elizabeth Hospice and Sun City Gardens officiated a veterans pinning ceremony Tuesday to recognize and thank 51 veterans who reside at the retirement facility. Roger Reed, United States Marine Corps Retired from VFW Post 4089, Temecula, was the guest speaker at the event to honor retired military heading into Veterans Day.

The Elizabeth Hospice, a nonprofit healthcare leader, provides comfort and counsel to children and adults who are grieving, facing challenges for feeling alone. Since 1978, The Elizabeth Hospice has touched the lives of more than 100,000 people in the communities it serves by providing medical, emotional and spiritual support, regardless of patient affiliation or ability to pay.

The Elizabeth Hospice is accredited by The Joint Commission and is affiliated with the California Hospice and Palliative Care Association and the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization. To learn more, call 800-797-2050 or visit www.elizabethhospice.org.

Marine Corps veteran Russell Ellis shakes hands with Frank Hernandez,, Marine Corps Captain Retired and volunteer with The Elizabeth Hospice.

Don Schneider, WWII Army veteran, receives his certificate of appreciation from Frank Hernandez.

Robert Morrison, Army Air Corps WWII veteran, is pinned with an American flag lapel pin by Vicky Aguila, Navy Retired.