BEMIDJI 鈥� The extraordinary life of Brainerd hero and dedicated nurse, Lieutenant Colonel Hortense McKay, will be featured in the new Lakeland PBS documentary "Dedicated to Care."
"Dedicated to Care" is an intimate and compelling documentary that delves into how Hortense's courage and commitment shaped her legacy and paved the way for women in the military, a release said.
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Through the heartfelt narratives of her niece, Patricia McKay Broback, and Hillary Swanson, the Executive Director of the Crow Wing County Historical Society, viewers are invited to explore the many facets of Hortense's life, from her inspired beginnings to her remarkable service in the U.S. Army Nurse Corps during World War II.
This is the first of four local military documentaries from Lakeland PBS to be released over the next year. Lakeland PBS has partnered with other members of the Minnesota Public Television Association to highlight important military history and veteran鈥檚 stories from around the state.
The series aims to bring to light the heroic efforts of our neighbors, the impacts on our communities and preserve the stories of sacrifices made for future generations to learn from, the release said.
"Dedicated to Care is a perfect story for us to kick off this set of projects," added Lakeland PBS CEO Jeff Hanks, in the release. "Just as LTC Hortense McKay paved the way for women in the military, she is helping us pave the way for this new initiative. We are excited to introduce her to Minnesota residents who may not know her story and know she will inspire them the way she has inspired us.鈥�
The documentary premieres at 7 and 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 12. Community members can also watch on demand using the free PBS app or at
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