Morris Park Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Salutes United States Armed Forces Veterans on Memorial

May 29, 2014 - PRLog -- Bronx, NY (May 2014) This year on Monday May 26th, Morris Park Nursing & Rehabilitation Center along with Americans nationwide solemnly mark the annual federal holiday of Memorial Day. Memorial Day was first celebrated shortly after the Civil War to commemorate the fallen soldiers from both sides. Nowadays the holiday has expanded to honor the over 1.3 million American servicemen and women who perished throughout all America's wars. On this day the country pauses and salutes those who laid down their lives for freedom and liberty.

On Memorial Day many people visit military cemeteries and memorials of  loved ones lost in battle. Volunteers place American flags by each and every grave in the nation's military cemeteries to show gratitude and respect. Additionally many national cemeteries hold special Memorial Day events to salute the nation's fallen heroes. It is also a day to give support to all those who served, whether in the Army, Air Force, Marines, Navy, National Guard or Coast Guard.

"We at Morris Park Nursing & Rehabilitation Center are honored to support our resident veterans on this important day. They put their lives on the line for us and this great country and the least we can do is honor them today," remarked Estelle Rono, Assistant Administrator at Morris Park. "We are humbled by them and truly appreciate their service so we can live freely."

Morris Park Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a top-notch 191-bed skilled nursing and comprehensive care facility serving the healthcare needs of the Bronx, New York. Located at 1235 Pelham Parkway North, Bronx, NY, Morris Park Nursing & Rehabilitation Center offers 24-hour comprehensive inpatient care to their residents. Services include exceptional short-term rehabilitation and long-term care for individuals coming from an acute-care setting, an Alzheimer's/Dementia program, hospice and more. Morris Parks’ highly trained team of physical, occupational and speech therapists carefully tailor unique recovery programs for each resident.

For more information on Morris Park Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, visiting hours or general inquiries, kindly contact Estela Rono at 718.231.4300 or

EMRono822@gmail.com. Like them at Facebook.com/MorrisParkRehab and Follow them at Twitter.com/MorrisParkRehab.