Salem Nurse Honor Guard
Our mission
The Salem Nurse Honor Guard recognizes men and women who have dedicated their lives to nursing. At the end of life’s journey, we pay tribute to those nurses who have devoted their professional lives to caring for the vulnerable.
The Nightingale Tribute and a final Call to Duty is performed in their honor.
Meet our team
Click the button to learn about the 22 amazing veteran nurses who serve — who they are and why they joined the Salem Nurse Honor Guard.
The Salem Nurse Honor Guard's first official tribute. Nurses left to right: Tami Wheeldon, Katie King, Nancy Dunn, Kelly Peterson, Lori Phillips, Ginger O'Reilly, Brittaini Hawthorne, Lisa Burk, Jackie Chandler. Meet all of our SNHG members by clicking “Current members” at left.
Honor guard's history
If you'd like to learn more about the history of Oregon’s first Nurse Honor Guard, read this story
by Nancy Dunn, RN, one of its founders.
Watch our video
To see if our services are a good fit for your loved one, watch our mock ceremony here. For a deeper look, watch this two-minute TV news spot from another state. While it’s not the Salem Nurse Honor Guard, it shows the tribute and conveys our message!
How to get started
Area funeral homes, hospice facilities, assisted living facilities and Salem Health spiritual advisors know to offer this tribute (at no charge) when families contact them for support and/or services. Request a tribute below.