About Us

Who We Are

Appalachian Highlands Nurses Honor Guard is a nonprofit organization dedicated to honoring the lives and service of decreased nurses through the presentation of the Nightingale Tribute at funeral and memorial services. Our volunteer nurses provide a final act of gratitude and respect , recognizing a lifetime devoted to caring for others. Through this sacred ceremony, we preserve the traditions of nursing while offering comfort to families and celebrating each other's lasting legacy. 

Florence Nightingale became known throughout the world as "The Lady with the Lamp" because she carried a lamp while making nighttime rounds to care for wounded soldiers during the Crimean War, Her dedication transformed modern nursing and established the values of compassion, professionalism, and service that continue today. 

The Nightingale Lamp has become a cherished symbol of nursing. During our tribute, the lamp honors the nurse's lifelong commitment to caring for others before being extinguished to signify the completion of their earthly nursing duties. 

Serving Northeast Tennessee & Southwest Virginia 

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