Anderson County veterans invited to breakfast
U.S. Army veteran Leon Bradley (foreground) and Air Force veteran Chuck Tanner were each awarded a Quilt of Valor at January’s veterans breakfast, along with Navy veteran Aaron McKenzie (not pictured). (photo:Submitted )
The chow line opens at 8:30 a.m. and there will be a brief program at 9 a.m. honoring veterans.
This month’s breakfast, hosted by Anderson County citizens, is co-sponsored by the Clinton Lions Club and Emory Mills Assisted Living/Memory Care Center of Excellence.
The Clinton Lions Club was founded in 1940 and has a long history of helping individuals with vision needs.
This month’s doughnuts are sponsored by state Rep. Rick Scarbrough.
These breakfasts are held to recognize and honor local veterans and their families for their service to the United States.
Many generous donors are also recognized for providing door prizes, including a monthly gift card donated by East TN Foundation for Women Veterans.
Anderson County residents and community volunteers are working together to make the breakfasts 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.
The city of Clinton is recognized as a special sponsor for hosting the monthly location and setup. Local media are especially recognized for their role in letting veterans know about the breakfasts each month.
Breakfasts
coming up:
• March 14 is sponsored by state Rep. Rick Scarbrough.
• April 11 is sponsored by Clinch River Home Healthcare.
• May 9 is sponsored by Norris First Baptist Church.
• June 13 is sponsored by Ray Varner Ford.
• July 11 is sponsored by Apple Blossom Cafe.
• Aug. 8 is sponsored by Stephen McNally.
To learn more, e-mail VeteransofAndersonCounty@gmail.com, or visit Facebook and search for Veterans Appreciation Breakfast – Anderson County.
Anyone interested in sponsoring one of the breakfasts should contact Terry at 865-310-4097.
