It’s a pleasure to volunteer in celebrating the dedicated service of fellow veterans. As we go out to offer recognition of their time spent serving our country, it’s a time to come together in reflection and appreciation. We often find ourselves in the middle of gatherings where the veteran’s military experiences are shared in deep and meaningful ways. The Pathways Honoring Veterans Program offers a unique opportunity to give sincere thanks to those who have sacrificed much to preserve our way of life.

My husband and I received extensive counseling at Pathways after the sudden, tragic death of our daughter, Kayla in 2007. After seeing what they did for us, I wanted to give back to them in some small way. I also wanted to be there to help others who are dealing with their loss. I know how it takes a lot of courage to come in for counseling, and I want to help people as they take that first step.

If I can help with the housekeeping work, then that gives nurses and other clinical staff more time to do what they do best – care for patients. The end-of-life time can be difficult and unfamiliar, and the Pathways staff offers compassion and knowledge during this time. I want to help ensure that these services are available to anyone in the community who needs them.

Every time I visit a veteran patient to honor them for their service, I tell them, ‘You are an American hero, and you are a national treasure.’ It’s a very emotional time for the committee, veteran, veteran’s family and all involved.”

Pathways was a godsend as we said goodbye to our mom and grandmother and great-grandmother and mother-in-law! Our family was blessed by their concern for us but especially for their care for my mom. Now, I find myself coming back to get some much-needed counseling. If you are facing what we faced with my mom, please consider Pathways.

I would give this group a 100 star review if it were available to do so. We recently lost my father, and Pathways cared for him for two weeks before he left this earth. I can’t find words to express how kind and caring each and every one of the staff members were to my father, my sister and me during this time. Truly they are a very caring and kind group from the chaplain to the CNA’s, nurses, social workers and all that worked with us. If you want a group of people to help you through the difficult time of losing someone, we highly recommend Pathways. You won’t be disappointed.

Pathways came into my life the same day we found out my little brother passed away. It was time for our mom’s cancer battle to end. And Pathways was the best thing that could have happened right then. The first thing they did was call a grief counselor to help our family navigate through his loss and prepare for our mother’s passing. We had an incredible team working with us. Pathways treated my mom with the utmost respect and listened. They made the worst time of our lives manageable. We will forever be grateful.

My daughter passed away with Pathways Hospice. The staff are so kind and caring and supportive. I wouldn’t have gotten through the experience without them. Four months later I’m still coming to them for grief counseling. No better place!!!!

Pathways let me be Bert’s wife during the last week of his life, and they let him keep his dignity. That was the greatest gift we could have received.

I started coming to Pathways when I was 12 after the loss of my father, and it was one of the best decisions made for me in that moment. It made me feel like I wasn’t alone in this journey.