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Here I share my journey in nursing, poetry about nursing, and musings on the healing arts and health related topics. Hope you will visit often and share your thoughts.

Monday, May 31, 2010

Memorial Day Salute




I recently had a patient who passed away after suffering with metastatic lung cancer for several years. As a small boy he was exposed to agent orange, which is believed to be the cause of his cancer. On this Memorial Day, I salute you Mr. N. along with all of the other brave men and women who gave us the freedom we enjoy today. Your loving wife and mother have taught me the real meaning of honor.

1 comment:

Lisa Harrelson said...

War and cancer....two things I would never exist. Considering they do, let freedom ring. To you, Mr. N. =)