Happy Memorial Day πΊπΈ
As expressed so eloquently in the verse below, we offer a somber message of respect to all who have served and to those who made the ultimate sacrifice. All we can add is our sincere thank you.
Decoration Day
Sleep,Β comrades,Β sleepΒ andΒ rest
On this Field of the Grounded Arms,
WhereΒ foesΒ noΒ moreΒ molest,
Nor sentry’s shot alarms!
YeΒ haveΒ sleptΒ onΒ theΒ groundΒ before,
And started to your feet
AtΒ theΒ cannon’sΒ suddenΒ roar,
Or the drum’s redoubling beat.
ButΒ inΒ thisΒ campΒ ofΒ Death
No sound your slumber breaks;
HereΒ isΒ noΒ feveredΒ breath,
No wound that bleeds and aches.
AllΒ isΒ reposeΒ andΒ peace,
Untrampled lies the sod;
TheΒ shoutsΒ ofΒ battleΒ cease,
It is the Truce of God!
Rest,Β comrades,Β restΒ andΒ sleep!
The thoughts of men shall be
AsΒ sentinelsΒ toΒ keep
Your rest from danger free.
YourΒ silentΒ tentsΒ ofΒ green
We deck with fragrant flowers;
YoursΒ hasΒ theΒ sufferingΒ been,
The memory shall be ours.
– Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
(1807-1882)
Honoring Heroes: Elliot Ruizβs Inspiring Recovery Journey This Memorial Day ποΈ
On this Memorial Day, we also want to highlight the journey of one of our brave veteran patients, Elliot Ruiz. His recovery through stem cell treatment has been a testament to the resilience and strength of our service members. Click on the video link below to hear his inspiring story.
Elliot Ruiz, United States Marine Corps Veteran, Purple Heart RecipientΒ
