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05/03/2017 08:30 AMCome celebrate our local vets! An event at the Essex Veterans Memorial Hall in Centerbrook celebrates our vets and all they do to support their fellow veterans and our community.
For many decades, the Essex Veterans Memorial Hall has provided a home to a distinguished group of Americans—those who share the experience of serving in our military. The hall offers camaraderie to those among us who volunteered for duty and reminds us of those who gave the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedom and that of others worldwide.
The spirit of service runs deep for the members of the Essex Vets Hall. Their mission includes continued service to their fellow veterans in many ways. They are vets serving vets. They also serve our community and remind us that our military is ever vigilant, continuing to protect and insulate us from conflict.
In recognition of all our local veterans who continue to serve their fellow vets and our community, the public is invited to an event in their honor. The recognition event will be on Wednesday, May 10 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Hall in Centerbrook.
The event features good old American fare: hotdogs and hamburgers. Tickets are $10 and include a hotdog or hamburger, chips, and a soda. As a special treat, a cash raw bar will be available along with a full bar and cookies. Guests may enjoy a tea cup raffle and a 50/50 raffle while mingling with our vets and learning of their service in the military and here at home. A portion of the proceeds will be shared with the Essex Veterans Memorial Hall to support its mission.
Vets Serving Vets is sponsored by the Essex Republican Town Committee. For tickets, call 860-395-7113.
Susie Beckman
Ivoryton