Veterans in Anderson County invited to free breakfast June 11

The Oak Ridger
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Leon and Karen Bradley pose in front of pictures from Leon’s service days. Anderson County Director of Veterans Service Officer Leon Jaquet continues to build a pictorial collection of county veterans that is displayed in his office, as well as at the monthly Veterans Appreciation Breakfast in Clinton.
Leon and Karen Bradley pose in front of pictures from Leon’s service days. Anderson County Director of Veterans Service Officer Leon Jaquet continues to build a pictorial collection of county veterans that is displayed in his office, as well as at the monthly Veterans Appreciation Breakfast in Clinton.

Military veterans from Anderson County are once again invited to come together this Saturday for a community breakfast to honor veterans.

The breakfast, hosted by Anderson County citizens, 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 held Saturday, June 11, 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, according to a news release.

All of the Veterans Breakfasts recognize and honor local veterans and their families for their service to the United States.

Anderson County residents and community volunteers are working together to make the breakfast a free monthly event that will allow veterans of all ages and branches the chance to fellowship and share stories together. 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 set up. 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.

The July 9 Breakfast is sponsored by JD’s Realty and Auction; Aug. 13’s Breakfast is sponsored by the Clinton Lions Club; Sept. 10’s Breakfast is sponsored by Senior Solutions Management Group; and Oct. 8’s Breakfast is sponsored by Grow Financial Credit Union.

To learn more, email VeteransofAndersonCounty@gmail.com, or visit Facebook and search for Veterans Appreciation Breakfast – Anderson County. If you are interested in sponsoring a breakfast, contact Terry Frank at (865) 310-4097.

This article originally appeared on Oakridger: County Veterans Invited to Community Breakfast Sat. June 11