In honor of Veterans Day, November 11, Cary Medical Center and Pines Health Services will present the documentary film “The Unknowns”on Sunday, November 10 at 2 p.m. at the Big Bang Movie Theatre on Sweden Street in Caribou. There will be no charge for the movie and all veterans, families and others interested in the film are invited to attend.
“The Unknowns” presents the training regimen for members of the United States Army who apply to become a sentinel at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Only 5 percent of soldiers who apply for the opportunity to guard the tomb actually achieve the goal and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Badge. It is the third least awarded badge in the Army.
Kris Doody, RN, and CEO for Cary Medical Center and Pines Health Services said that presenting the film in honor of Veterans Day provides the opportunity to recognize veterans for their service.
“We believe that veterans and their families will enjoy this documentary,” said Doody, whose brother served multiple tours in Vietnam. “We have always had a special relationship with our veterans here in the County and we hope that many veterans will be able to attend the film.”
In addition to the documentary film, employees at both Cary and Pines will be invited to wear an American flag lapel pin on Veterans Day. Signs will be posted in waiting areas thanking veterans for their service. Pines will offer lapel pins to all veterans who have appointments on Veterans Day and Cary will present lapel pins to hospitalized veterans. The hospital will also distribute cards to residents of the Maine Veterans Home.
“Honoring our Veterans for their service is something we believe in very strongly,” said Doody. “Veterans Day reminds us that freedom isn’t free and we owe so much to those who have defended our country, many offering the ultimate sacrifice.”
For more information on the documentary film, please contact the Community Relations office at Cary Medical Center at 207-498-1112.
