Honor walks can make me Cry
An honor walk is a sort of ceremonial escort of a patient who has been declared brain dead to surgery to effect organ donation in accordance with their wishes.I've been watching a few of these as a function of being more in touch with my fellow people and I must say that the experience has been touching to the point of provoking emotional response from me.
Hospital staff and friends and family of the patient are seen lining the halls of the path from intensive care to surgery.
Some of the processions are more difficult to observe than others.
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The event is held in appreciation and respect for the patient's decision to donate their organs. Honor walks involving military and police members often include honor guards.
Talk about a profound lesson in humility.