Marine veteran volunteers to ensure no veteran dies alone

Marine veteran volunteers to ensure no veteran dies alone 
Greater Good; by Guest Contributor; 8/18/25 
At the Milwaukee VA Medical Center, a quiet act of service is taking place—one that speaks volumes about dedication, compassion, and the enduring bonds of military brotherhood. Marine veteran Frank Steffel has spent the past nine years volunteering with the “No Veteran Dies Alone” program, a national initiative designed to ensure that veterans in hospice care are not left without companionship in their final moments. This powerful mission reflects a solemn promise: no service member should ever be forgotten or left behind. Steffel’s work is part of a broader effort that has been active at the Milwaukee VA for about a decade.