St. Thomas More Seniors Emma Luke and Gabriel Watkins have joined forces to give back this holiday season by supporting Hospice of Acadiana’s Veterans’ program.

The two enlisted the assistance of fellow students and Beta Club members to create hand-made cards to be delivered to HOA’s Veteran patients.

“Doing this project was important because we wanted to bring honor to the Veterans that have secured our country’s safety,“ said Emma Luke. “We, along with members of our school, wanted to contribute in thanking them because they have done so much for us.”

The We Honor Veterans program, offered by Hospice of Acadiana, is a chance for all of us to honor and pay tribute to those Veterans who are nearing end of life.

Veteran patients often have special medical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs, and Hospice of Acadiana is committed to giving them the support they deserve.

Hospice of Acadiana was the 37th hospice in the country to earn a Level 4 Certification in this program, the highest designation any agency can achieve.

“Our Veterans dedicated themselves to serving our country, protecting our freedoms and ensuring our safety; it is a privilege for us to serve them. We cherish each opportunity we have to thank them for their service and their sacrifice,” explained Mary Bergeron, Director of Community Outreach.