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What Family & Friends Are Saying

There are truly no words to express our gratitude for your incredible Nursing Honor Guard who participated in our Downey Medical Center Staff Memorial Ceremony on Tuesday, August 12th. The impact of your tribute to the nurses we have lost will forever leave an impression on this space and in our hearts. It was truly remarkable to see your team show such love, dedication, and solidarity to the many nurses in Downey and around the world and we are just so thankful for what your part added to our ceremony. It was something I know our team will never forget.

From the entire Downey leadership team, our Shared Governance Resiliency Council, and our entire Downey Medical Center I want to personally thank you for participating in and showing such love and commitment to all our nursing staff.
— Cristina D. Beebe, MLM,CPXP

“Patricia was… honored with a Nightingale Tribute by her fellow nurses in the profession of nursing. This tribute was conducted by the Southern California Nurse Honor Guard and is a special recognition for all nurses upon their death. The ceremony was held during the Reception in the Parish Hall (following the formal church service) for Pat. It was arranged for by her incredible nursing colleagues at Kaiser Permanente. Rest in Peace, Dear Sister. Life well lived. Amen.”

— Susan Read

“The service was beautiful. Our daughter would be so pleased and proud. The ladies did a wonderful job. It will be a memory that everyone will cherish for a very long time. We sincerely thank you for helping to make our daughter’s service so special.
- Dee Lyle

The Nightingale Tribute Reading

Nursing is a calling, a lifestyle, a way of living. Nurses here today honor our colleague who is no longer with us and their life as a nurse.

Nurse is not remembered by (Name) years as a nurse, but by the difference (Name) made during those years by stepping into people’s lives, by special moments.

When a calming, quiet presence was all that was needed, He/she/they was/were there.

In the excitement and miracle of birth or in the mystery and loss of life, He/she/they was/were there.

When a silent glance could uplift a patient, family member or friend, He/she/they was/were there.

At those times when the unexplainable needed to be explained, He/she/they was/were there.

When the situation demanded a swift foot and sharp mind, He/she/they was/were there.

When a gentle touch, a firm push, or an encouraging word was needed, He/she/they was/were there.

In choosing the best one from a family’s “Thank You” box of chocolates, He/she/they was/were there.

To witness humanity—its beauty, in good times and bad, without judgment, He/she/they was/were there.

To embrace the woes of the world, willingly, and offer hope, She was there And now, that it is time to be at the Greater One’s side, He/she/they was/were there.

Nurse name, we honor you this day and present this white rose and light this candle to symbolize our honor and appreciation for being our nurse colleague.

Release of Duty

Light the Lamp

Nurse we honor you this day and give you a white rose to symbolize our appreciation for being our colleague.

Ring Triangle – Nurse’s name

Ring Triangle - Nurse’s name

We officially release you of your nursing duties.

Extinguish the lamp