Date: Nov, 12 2025

Adoray continues its proud tradition of honoring and serving local Veterans through heartfelt acts of gratitude.

There’s no way to truly thank our nation’s Veterans enough for the sacrifices they’ve made for our freedom. Each year, Adoray Home Health & Hospice makes Veterans Day a deeply meaningful occasion for the Veterans they serve, and for the entire Western Wisconsin community.

This year, Adoray once again demonstrated its unwavering commitment to honoring local heroes through a series of heartfelt events, appreciation baskets, and community ceremonies.

Since 2016, Adoray has created and delivered more than 500 Veterans Day appreciation baskets to Veterans receiving Home Health and Hospice care. The baskets are lovingly assembled and personally delivered by Adoray’s dedicated Veteran Volunteers, each bringing their own personal connection to military service: Vicki Bolton – U.S. Navy (Retired), Jerry Pederstuen – U.S. Air Force, Blair Gunderson – U.S. Marine Corps, Kim Patterson – U.S. Army, Skip (Kenneth) Ballard – U.S. Navy, and Mary Waters – Gold Star Mom (Son was a Master Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force).

“These baskets are more than gifts, they’re a symbol of gratitude and recognition for the service and sacrifices made by our Veterans and their families,” said Christa Walz, Executive Director.


*Community Flag Ceremony with Western Wisconsin Health*
Adoray also co-hosted its Annual Veterans Day Flag Ceremony with Western Wisconsin Health, a tradition that has become a cherished community event. Led by American Legion Post 301 of Woodville, Adoray’s We Honor Veterans Volunteers, and staff from both organizations, this year’s ceremony reached new heights of participation and emotion.

For the first time, local Veterans were invited to be recognized both in person and via live stream. With more than 30 Veterans honored during the program, the ceremony stood as a powerful testament to unity, gratitude, and remembrance.


*Veterans Day Ceremonies at Local Care Facilities*
Now in its third year, Adoray partnered with care facilities across Western Wisconsin to host Veterans Day Ceremonies for residents and patients. Each ceremony featured Colors presented by the local American Legion, patriotic music, prayers, messages of thanks, and a pinning ceremony for Veterans and their caregivers, followed by heartfelt conversations with Adoray’s Veteran Volunteers.

These events were held throughout the week at: Eagle Ridge – Nov. 10, Our House River Falls – Nov. 11, CCH Osceola – Nov. 12, Kinnic – Nov. 13, Preferred Senior Living (Open to Public) – Nov. 14

Adoray Home Health & Hospice is a Level 4 Partner of the We Honor Veterans program, making it the only hospice provider in Western Wisconsin to achieve this certification level.

The We Honor Veterans program, a collaboration between the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, ensures that Veterans receive the specialized, compassionate care they deserve at the end of life. Through Adoray’s Vet-to-Vet program, Veteran Volunteers are paired with Veteran patients to provide companionship and understanding that only a fellow service member can offer.

Since joining the program in 2013, Adoray has conducted hundreds of We Honor Veterans Pinning Ceremonies. Each year around 25% of Adoray’s Hospice patients are Veterans from every Branch of the Military with many having served in WWII, Korea, the Cold War, and Vietnam. The program’s mission is to serve the nation’s veterans, who have served their county so selflessly, during their end-of-life journey. As the only level 4 We Honor Veterens Certified program serving Western Wisocnisn, we are honored to be leading the way in caring and honoring our local Vetereans.

Resources and Support for Veterans
Adoray also offers a free Veterans Resource Guide, available for download at www.adoray.org. This guide provides valuable information on benefits, programs, and local support for Veterans and their families.

To learn more about Adoray’s We Honor Veterans program or to become a Vet-to-Vet Volunteer, please visit www.adoray.org/volunteers or call 715-629-1888.

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