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Honoring Nurses: Nurse Honor Guard Collaboration with Compass

In a heartwarming collaboration, the Nurse Honor Guard is joining with Compass to pay tribute to the dedicated nurses who have selflessly served their communities. This relationship aims to recognize and honor these healthcare professionals in a profound and meaningful way.

The Nurse Honor Guard: A Tradition of Respect

The Nurse Honor Guard is a volunteer organization dedicated to recognizing nurses for their lifelong service to healthcare. By performing living tributes and ceremonial tributes at funerals and memorial services; they ensure that nurses receive the honor and recognition they deserve, often mirroring military tributes in respect and tradition.

Compass: A Commitment to Compassionate Care

Compass has long been known for its commitment to quality, compassionate healthcare. This new collaboration with the Nurse Honor Guard aligns perfectly with Compass’s mission to support those who have dedicated their lives to caring for others. Together, they will work to provide nurses with a dignified farewell, acknowledging their years of service and devotion.

How to Get Involved

Families and loved ones of nurses who wish to honor their memory through a living tribute can contact Lorrie Foy, Barnette Manager at lfoy@compassregionalhospice.org for patients in the center and field. If you wish to have a service for your loved one at the funeral service after a patient has passed, contact the Nurse Honor Guard at contact@mdnursehonorguard.org for more information.

The affiliation between the Nurse Honor Guard and Compass is a beautiful testament to the enduring legacy of nurses. By recognizing their service in such a heartfelt way, this collaboration ensures that nurses are honored not only in life but also in their final journey. For more details on how to support or participate in this initiative, please contact Lorrie Foy or the Nurse Honor Guard today.

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