Honor Salute Program

The CNS Honor Salute program honors CNS 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 moment of public thanks they will receive.

During an Honor Salute, active military personnel in dress uniform join CNS volunteers and associates at the patient’s home 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 honors our patient’s sacrifice and service one last time.

Robert Bambrick served our nation from 1946−1951 in the United States Marine Corp. He was stationed in Guantanamo Bay and later was sent up to Labrador to discourage Russia from invading and overtaking Greenland. He was finishing his service the very day the Korean War broke out. Robert returned home to a letter waiting for him from the US Government requesting that he return to service in the Marines. When he did so, Robert was stationed in Laguna, North Carolina training other Marines. In 1951 Robert completed his military service as a Staff Sergeant in the US Marine Corp. Robert’s life came to a close in 2021 and the CNS Honor Salute program and his family gathered in his home to pay tribute to his lifetime of service and dedication to our country one last time.

To help us perform more Honor Salutes, consider making a gift to the CNS Honor Salute Program at cns-cares.org/donate.