Leon County Operation Thank You!

In its continuous and long tradition of supporting local veterans, Leon County has partnered with American Legion Sauls-Bridges Post 13 to host Operation Thank You Veterans Day Breakfast, Monday, November 11, starting at 6:30 a.m. The breakfast event, which will honor all veterans of the U.S. military, will take place at the American Legion located at 229 Lake Ella Drive.

The Operation Thank You Breakfast will run until 9 a.m. At 8 a.m. a brief ceremony will commence to honor veterans and remember those that made the ultimate sacrifice for freedom. County Commissioners, County staff, and volunteers will be on hand serving eggs, bacon, and other delectable delights to veterans. Each veteran in attendance will receive an Operation Thank You Commemorative Challenge Coin.

Following the Operation Thank You Breakfast, citizens are also encouraged to attend the Veterans Day Parade at 10:45 a.m. along South Monroe Street. For more information on Operation Thank You and the Veterans Parade.