Ogeechee Region
Nurse Honor Guard
Nurses Honoring Nurses
Nightingale Tribute
A respectful ceremony offered at memorial, funeral, or graveside services to honor a nurse who has passed away.
It is appropriate that we honor our nursing colleagues not only during their careers but also at the end of life’s journey.
Traditional Uniforms
Honor Guard members wear historic white uniform, nurses cap and cape to symbolize timeless tradition of care and compassion in nursing
Services Available
Nightingale Tributes are available for all nurses. Locations for tributes can be in Funeral Home Chapels, Churches, graveside or at private residences.
Pinning Ceremonies are available when nursing students complete their didactic studies and clinical experiences prior to graduation for Schools of Nursing within our service area.
Ogeechee Region Nurse Honor Guard’s service area has been expanded to include the following counties in SE Georgia: Effingham, Bulloch, Screven, Jenkins, Candler & Evans Counties.
About
Honoring Those Who Dedicated Their Lives to Healing
At the Ogeechee Region Nurse Honor Guard, we honor the compassionate service and unwavering dedication of nurses who have devoted their lives to caring for others. Our solemn and heartfelt ceremonies provide a meaningful tribute to recognize the profound impact of nurses, both in life and in memory.
Chapter membership is open to active or retired nurses (RNs, NPs, CRNAs, CNSs, and LPNs) in good standing with the Board of Nursing. There is no minimum annual requirement for attending tributes – our only request is for each member to respond when a tribute request is identified allowing us to perform the Nightingale Tribute as intended – a final, respectful farewell to a nurse who dedicated his/her life to caring for others. Please complete the contact form for more information.
Join our mission to honor & celebrate the lives and achievements of our fellow nurses.
Testimonials
Jim Jonas-
Having served in the US Navy Honor Guard Unit I can only say that this is an honorable program to get involved in if you are a nurse here locally. You have no idea how much families appreciate what you do for them by honoring their loved ones in this manner. God bless!
Janay White-
Thank you for honoring my grandmother. Your tribute was absolutely amazing and was one of the highlights of her home going celebration
Nick Spletstoser-
The family and friends kept talking about how moving that tribute was for Jane. Thank you for being there and remembering her in such a beautiful way. Blessings!
Naomi Davis Sitton-
Hi! I am a new to member to this Nurse Honor Guard Chapter. I recently joined because of my Aunt Teeny’s service. It was very moving.
Sandra Thrasher –
They have a very moving ceremony honoring their fallen colleagues. It was very moving and special. I know it helps the families with their loss. It helps give them closure. It truly helped me.
Service Area
Effingham County
A thriving coastal plains community where historic charm meets modern healthcare excellence and innovation.
Bulloch County
Home to Georgia Southern University and premier medical facilities serving southeast Georgia’s population.
Screven & Jenkins Counties
Rural communities rich in nursing heritage, where dedicated healthcare professionals serve generations.
candler & Evans Counties
Both counties are small, tightly knit communities, with a close intertwined history and similar rural characteristics, often described as being “joined at the hip”