FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Mary Poole
Memorial Hermann Baptist Hospitals
Beaumont & Orange
(409) 212-6145/Mobile (409) 291-3731

MEMORIAL HERMANN BAPTIST BEAUMONT HOSPITAL SALUTES OUR MILITARY PERSONNEL

BEAUMONT - (Wednesday, June 18, 2008) -For many Americans, Fourth of July is a welcome respite from work; an extra day to spend at the beach or finish errands. But today we take the opportunity to reflect, remember and honor all those who have served and sacrificed in defense of our nation. On Wednesday, June 18, 2008, at 2:00pm, Memorial Hermann Baptist Beaumont Hospital located at 7080 College Street, will salute all Americans in uniform, on battlefields, stationed at posts away from their families and far from their homes. As we prepare for another family holiday, hundreds of thousands of soldiers, airmen, and Marines are serving in the combat theaters of Iraq and Afghanistan, in places like Korea and Kosovo, and on ships and submarines at sea and around the world.

The employees of the Beaumont Campus will join together in the lobby to enjoy Apple Pie and Ice-Cream while each of them takes a moment to write a very special message on a freedom banner. A professional photo of the banner signing will be reproduced for all employees to forward to the special soldier in recognition of our freedom. Each employee will also have the opportunity to write a special message on a balloon that will be part of our “freedom release”. Other activities will include special music and prayers for our enlisted men and women.

We hope that all of our soldiers who are putting their lives at risk every day for our country feel the pride, affection and admiration of each of the employees at Memorial Hermann Baptist Beaumont Hospital. While Fourth of July is a special holiday set aside to reflect on the service of our armed forces, it should by no means be the only day of the year in which we keep our servicemen and women in our hearts and minds. We will all strive to remember their sacrifices each and every day. If you need further information, please contact Mary Poole at 291-3731. Hope to see you as we Salute Our Troops.