"Most honor ceremony candidates and veterans have never been recognized for their service, which is why we're here," says Captain Wil, a volunteer with LightBridge Hospice's We Honor Veterans program. He and other military volunteers conduct Honor Ceremonies designed to formally recognize military veterans receiving hospice care for their outstanding …

In San Diego, roughly 25 percent of the population is affiliated with the military in one way or another. Working in our community, LightBridge Hospice & Palliative care saw the opportunity to serve and honor these veterans, showing them the respect, dignity, and admiration they deserve.

Watch this great story from San Diego’s NBC 7/39 News station.

Tauna Austin, LightBridge’s very own Volunteer Program Manager, receives Kathy Shreves Hospice Volunteer Administrator’s Award.