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CHI Health at Home We Honor Veterans was honored to award Vietnam Veteran Vern B. with a Quilt of Valor during his Veteran Pinning ceremony surrounded by his family and friends. His wife Jane and sons Tim and Hans were honored to assist in wrapping him.

Vern enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1968. He completed his basic training in San Diego, California, and his ITR (infantry training) at Camp Pendleton, Oceanside, California. Vern served in Vietnam from 1968 to July 1969. When he returned stateside, he was an instructor at Camp Pendleton, Del Mar. Vern was honorably discharged in 1970. His rank at discharge was E-4 Corporal and his MOS (Military Occupational Specialty) was 1833 Amtrack which was a personnel carrier from ship to shore.�

Vern was awarded the Purple Heart, earned Navy Commendation Medal, Presidential Unit Citation, Meritorious Unit Commendation, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with 4 Bronze Stars, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation, Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Unit Citation, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, and Marine Corps Marksman Rifle Badge.

Vern is a member of the VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) and DAV (Disabled American Veterans) and was very proud of his service. He went on the Western ND Honor Flight in 2024.

On behalf of the United States, CHI Health at Home We Honor Veterans, Quilts of Valor Foundation, and Missouri River Quilts of Valor, thank you Vern for your service and sacrifice to this grateful nation!

CHI Health at Home Annual Hospice Tree Planting - Garrison

Wednesday, June 3rd at 1:00 p.m. at CHI St. Alexius Health Garrison Hospital

Each year in June a memorial tree is planted in memory of our hospice patients who have passed away. Families are invited to a service where the names of the deceased are read and a candle is lit in their memory. The deceased's name is written on a wooden heart and families can place their loved one's heart in the hole with the tree along with any mementos and notes the families have written. We gather around the tree and families are encouraged to place dirt in the hole. We will release butterflies in their memory. Families are then invited for fellowship, cake and refreshments.

CHI Health at Home Annual Hospice Tree Planting - Garrison
Wednesday, June 3rd at 1:00 p.m. at CHI St. Alexius Health Garrison Hospital

Each year in June a memorial tree is planted in memory of our hospice patients who have passed away. Families are invited to a service where the names of the deceased are read and a candle is lit in their memory. The deceased's name is written on a wooden heart and families can place their loved one's heart in the hole with the tree along with any mementos and notes the families have written. We gather around the tree and families are encouraged to place dirt in the hole. We will release butterflies in their memory. Families are then invited for fellowship, cake and refreshments.

CHI Health at Home We Honor Veterans and Missouri River Quilts of Valor had the honor and privilege of awarding a Quilt of Valor to Norman L. during his Veteran Pinning Ceremony. Honored to participate in Norman’s wrapping were his stepson Rick and granddaughter KC.

Norman enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in January 1960. He completed his basic training in San Diego, California. He then attended Military Vehicle Operator School and NCO School (Non-Commissioned Officer). Norman served in Okinawa Japan, the Philippines, and Vietnam. These locations were critical and highly active strategic hubs for the United States military. Norman was discharged from active duty in December 1963 and entered the Marine Corps Reserve. He served with the 9th Marine Corps Reserve and Recruitment District and was honorably discharged from San Diego, California in November 1965. His rank at discharge was Corporal (E-4) and his Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) was 0811 Field Artillery Battery Man.

Norman earned the Good Conduct Medal – 1st Award and the Good Conduct Medal – 2nd Award in January 1963, and the Rifle Marksman Badge 192 – in August 1963.

Memories shared: While in Japan, Norman’s company took food to the orphanages and they also donated blood.

Norman, on behalf of the United States, CHI Health at Home We Honor Veterans and Missouri River Quilts of Valor, thank you for your service and sacrifice for our freedoms!