CAMPBELL HALL, NY — Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties (Hospice) will host a Veterans celebration breakfast to recognize and  thank Veterans for their service at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, June 12 at Otterkill Country Club. 

Hospice is a community partner of  We Honor Veterans, and the breakfast is designed to provide Veterans with camaraderie and gratefully acknowledge and thank them for their service. There is no charge to Veterans.

We Honor Veterans is a program of the National Hospice and Palliative  Care Organization (NHPCO) in collaboration with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Through the partnership, Hospice aims to accompany and guide Veterans through their life stories toward a more peaceful ending. 

In addition to breakfast, attendees will hear from guest speaker Major Brian A. Ibbs, Commander of the  105th Base Defense Squadron, Stewart Air National Guard Base in Newburgh. He is responsible for the security, law enforcement and protection of 1,300 Airmen and installation assets, and is the Wing Anti-Terrorism Officer. 

In addition, Ginny Urban, Hospice volunteer, will be presented with the annual Paul V. Rader Vet-to-Vet Volunteer Award. 

Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties invites all Veterans, especially those in Orange and Sullivan  counties, to attend this event. Pre-event registration is required.  

For more information or to register for the Veterans Celebration Breakfast, visit  https://hospiceoforange.com/event/2024-veteran-celebration/ or contact Hospice of Orange & Sullivan  Counties Advancement Department at 845/561-6111.