"The true heroes to me were these caring (nurses) who changed my dressings every day, took my pulse, temperature, changed my chest tubes and gave medications," said Kellner of Alden, N.Y., who is a member of American Legion Post 362. "I’m to this day strongly endeared by the care of these wonderful nurses." They also helped him write letters to his parents and girlfriend.

The American Legion wants you to join us as we salute military and VA nurses who have provided comfort, care and life-saving medical skills to help veterans and military personnel through their most difficult times.

Patients and witnesses to great care and compassion by nurses are invited to submit their stories and upload photos at www.legiontown.org.

And if you are a military or VA nurse, share a meaningful moment or patient from your experience as a care provider.