The Commercial Appeal

Veteran valentine

VA volunteers salute their military patients

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Army veteran and VA patient Spencer Lark receives a hear t-shaped pillow from VA voluntar y ser vice a ssistant Andrea McCray on Friday af ternoon. In honor of National Salute to Veteran Patient s Week, volunteers with the VA Medical Center pa ssed out homemade cards and treat s. “Americans have the chance to show their appreciati­on to veterans during National Salute Week and all year by volunteeri­ng their time or donating to VA medical centers in their area,” said VA Medical Center director Dr. C. Diane Knight.

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