Our Mission

Our mission is to honor the unwavering commitment to care and compassion that defines the nursing profession. The Portland, Oregon Nurse Honor Guard is a volunteer organization of nurses, nursing assistants, and students dedicated to recognizing our fellow nurses at the time of their passing. We perform the Nightingale Tribute — a solemn ceremony that releases nurses from their final duty — as a final act of professional brotherhood and sisterhood. This service is offered at no cost, in gratitude for a lifetime spent caring for others.

Our Vision

Our vision is to build a community where the contributions of every nurse are recognized, remembered, and celebrated through respectful tributes that affirm the enduring value of their service.