Veterans at the Illinois Veterans Home got a special gift Saturday from the Tri-State Lady Veterans and the members of DAV Chapter 32.

Volunteers from both organizations met at the vet's home Saturday morning to put together over 300 gift packages including festive ornaments, hand-written Christmas cards and more.

Volunteers said it's all to make sure no one feels forgotten during the most wonderful time of the year.

"I'm a disabled veteran myself and when I get older and maybe don't have family that nearby, I would want people to remember me, and know that I have a friend who cares," said Tri-State Lady Veterans volunteer Sara Sorrill.

Organizers said the ornaments give each veteran a chance to decorate their quarters if they don't have any decorations.