We Honor Veterans: A Conversation with Ret. Air Force Major General Mark Pillar

In this heartfelt episode of the Better Together Podcast, host and President Steph Cain sits down with retired Air Force Major General Mark Pillar to share the meaning and impact of Our Hospice’s We Honor Veterans program. General Pillar walks us through a typical pinning ceremony—from coordinating with families to reading a tribute poem, presenting a custom plaque crafted by local C4 students, and offering a final salute. Along the way, he reflects on powerful moments: veterans opening up with stories their families had never heard, a light-hearted exchange with a WWII WAC, and a note from a family who saw their loved one smile one last time after a ceremony—“a priceless memory.” Whether you’re a veteran, a caregiver, or a community member, you’ll hear why this volunteer-led program restores dignity, sparks connection, and creates lasting comfort for families across South Central Indiana. Interested in serving alongside us? Learn more at OurHospice.org and follow Our Hospice on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.