It surprises many Americans to learn that 25 percent of all deaths in the US are veterans. That’s 1,800 people a day, more than 680,000 veterans every year. These heroic Americans deserve recognition for their military service—particularly at the end of life’s journey. The We Honor Veterans program was developed by the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPC)and the Department of Veterans Affairs. By recognizing the unique needs of our nation’s veterans who ar