Veterans Breakfast Saturday

The Oak Ridger
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Military veterans from Anderson County are once again invited to come together for a community Veterans Breakfast to honor veterans, and enjoy some holiday cheer.

Korean War veteran Gerald E. Carden of Lake City displays his Ambassador for Peace Proclamation and Medal at last December’s Veterans Appreciation Breakfast. The medal is an expression of appreciation from the Korean government to the U.S. service men and women who served in the Korean War.
Korean War veteran Gerald E. Carden of Lake City displays his Ambassador for Peace Proclamation and Medal at last December’s Veterans Appreciation Breakfast. The medal is an expression of appreciation from the Korean government to the U.S. service men and women who served in the Korean War.

The breakfast, hosted by Anderson County citizens, is locally sponsored this month by Nuclear Care Partners, according to a news release.

The breakfast will be held Saturday 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 honoring veterans at 9 a.m. Attendees who served at any time as an atomic worker are encouraged to sign in at the December Breakfast for special recognition.

All of the monthly 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 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, including door prizes donated this month by Nuclear Care Partners.

The breakfast schedule: Jan. 14 is sponsored by Fox Farley Willis & Burnett Attorneys at Law; Feb. 11 is sponsored by the Clinton Lions Club; March 11is sponsored by Veterans of Foreign War Post 12051.

To learn more, e-mail 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: Veterans Breakfast Saturday