June Veterans breakfast will be held Saturday
Leon and Karen Bradley pose in front of pictures from Leon’s service days. Director of Veterans Service Officer Leon Jaquet continues to build a pictorial collection of Anderson County veterans that is displayed in his office, as well as at the monthly Veterans Appreciation Breakfast. (photo:SUBMITTED PHOTO )
Hosted by Anderson County citizens, the breakfast is locally sponsored this month by American Legion Post 172, American Legion Riders Post 172, and Premier Contracting and Technical Services.
The breakfast will be at the Clinton Community Center, 101 S. Hicks St. The chow line opens at 8:30 a.m., and there will be a brief program at 9 a.m. honoring veterans.
All of the veterans breakfasts recognize and honor local veterans and their families for their service to the United States.
Anderson County community volunteers are working to make the breakfast a free monthly event that will allow veterans of all ages and branches to fellowship and share stories.
Veterans are welcome to bring spouses, family, or friends with them.
The city of Clinton is recognized as a special sponsor for hosting the monthly location and setup.
Local media is especially recognized for their role in letting veterans know about the breakfast each month. Many generous donors are also recognized for providing regular monthly door prizes.
Next month’s breakfast, July 9, will be sponsored by JD’s Realty and Auction; the Aug. 13 breakfast will be sponsored by the Clinton Lions Club; the Sept. 10 breakfast will be sponsored by Senior Solutions Management Group; and the Oct. 8 breakfast will be sponsored by Grow Financial Credit Union.
To learn more, e-mail VeteransofAndersonCounty@gmail.com, or visit Facebook and search for Veterans Appreciation Breakfast – Anderson County.
Anyone interested in sponsoring a breakfast may contact Terry at 865-310-4097.