Homeland Events

Event Program

History, Heart & Honor… Hats off to the Homeland Hospice 15th

Headlined by Decorated-Veteran Keni Thomas
Reception, Live Performances & Soulful Storytelling

Saturday, November 23, 2-5 pm
Scottish Rite Cathedral
2701 North 3rd Street, Harrisburg

Attire: Casual! Wear your best denim and favorite hat … and be ready to enjoy a memorable celebration!

2 – 3:30 pm

Pre-Show Reception

Patriot’s Pub & Grub
Offering beer, wine and snacks for purchase

Buffalo Mountain Bluegrass Band
Two-fiddle bluegrass with tight sibling harmonies

Stories of the Heart Gallery
Heart-shaped canvases beautifully decorated by Homeland grief families, and beautifully decorated large heart-shaped canvases sponsored by generous supporters of Homeland Hospice. Proceeds benefit Homeland Hospice supportive services like massage and music therapy and benevolent care.

3:30 – 5 pm

Program and Performances

Presentation of Colors

Singing Historian Roy Justice
Performing a folk-style song about Homeland’s history written especially for this occasion

Singer-Songwriter Keni Thomas
Decorated Veteran-turned-country singer-songwriter Keni Thomas will share life lessons from when he served as a U.S. Army Ranger in the battle that was recounted in the book and film Black Hawk Down, and perform his own inspiring music featuring themes of patriotism and perseverance in the face of life’s challenges. Keni will also host a book signing. Copies of his book Get It On! What It Means to Lead the Way will be available for purchase. 

Proceeds benefit Homeland Hospice supportive services like massage and music therapy and benevolent care.