BATON ROUGE - Ochsner Baton Rouge partnered with the Louisiana Organ Procurement Agency to honor organ donors, their families and organ recipients in the capital region. 

"Each donor leaves behind a powerful story of compassion and hope," Ochsner said. 

To honor organ donors, the two organizations released butterflies and a raised the flag Friday morning. 

Doctors say the stories of patients waiting for an organ donation are often sad ones and that is why they are so appreciative when people choose to donate and save lives.