(Palatine, Illinois)— It may surprise many people to learn that 25 percent of those who die every year in the U.S. are Veterans. To help provide care and support that reflect the important contributions made by these men and women, HOPE Hospice has become a national partner of We Honor Veterans, a pioneering campaign developed by National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization in collaboration with the Department of Veterans Affairs. As a We Honor Veterans Partner, HOPE Hos

When Orlando’s older sister, Maria, passed away in June, Orlando was inconsolable. Orlando had been by Maria’s side since he was 17 years old. Both native of Puerto Rico, Orlando joined his sister in Chicago more than 50 years ago and has never looked back. Decades ago, Maria commented to Orlando how she loved how the village houses in Puerto Rico looked like and that comment gave Orlando an idea for a hobby - making miniature houses for use as Christmas tree decorations. It