
Honoring Montford Point Marine Henry Price
A Trailblazer in the Marine Corps Henry Price was born in Baltimore, Maryland, on February 20, 1925. After graduating from Frederick Douglass High School, he...

Honoring Vietnam Veterans: The History of Maryland’s Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day
For many Vietnam veterans, the long-overdue recognition of their service has been a powerful and healing experience. Unlike veterans of other wars, many who returned...

Join Us for Gilchrist’s 7th Annual Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day Celebration
Ten years ago, a bill was signed into law in Maryland officially designating March 30 as Vietnam Veterans Day, honoring the service and sacrifice of...

Honoring Army Veteran Bob Little: A Veteran’s Day Tribute
Veteran’s Day is a time to reflect on the sacrifices and service of those who have worn our nation’s uniform, dedicating their lives to protect...

A Century of Service: A Veteran’s Final Salute
Gilchrist recently had the honor of celebrating one of its own heroes, Ernest Briggs. On July 2, 2024, Ernest, a 102-year-old Navy veteran, was given...

Honoring Sacrifice: Celebrating Purple Heart Month with Gilchrist
August is Purple Heart Month, a time when Gilchrist pays tribute to the brave men and women who were wounded or made the ultimate sacrifice...

Home is Where the Heart is: Veteran’s Last Salute
Many people misunderstand hospice as a place. They don’t know that hospice is actually a philosophy centered on providing compassionate, high-quality care to seriously ill...

Honoring Veterans Beyond Memorial Day
Honoring Veterans Beyond Memorial Day May is Military Appreciation Month, an essential month during which we honor and appreciate the service of our military personnel....

From Baltimore to Texas: Gilchrist’s Inspiring Salute to Service Program
From Baltimore to Texas: Gilchrist’s Inspiring Salute to Service Program Over the last year, Michele Houck has undertaken an incredible journey, laying the foundation for...

A Final Salute: Honoring Our Veterans Through Gilchrist Tributes
A Final Salute: Honoring Our Veterans Through Gilchrist Tributes Gilchrist Salute to Service Tributes are ceremonies hosted by volunteer veterans, to honor seriously ill or...