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Veterans Day 2012

Monday, November 12, 2012

Oconee County Middle School Salutes Veterans

A program was held on Friday, Nov. 9, to honor military personnel, past and present.

In keeping with annual tradition, Oconee County Middle School held a veterans day program on Nov. 9, 2012.  Honored speaker David Williams, a veteran of the United States Army Engineer Command, spoke about his service during the Vietnam War and related his experience to recent times. "You students have witnessed wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and you know what it's like." he said.  "There are long, long days overseas and long, long days at home." Williams, a charter member of the Oconee County Veterans Memorial Foundation, urged those in attendence to think about the military not only on days of observance. "Keep our veterans in mind.  Keep our service people in mind," he said. "When we go to the soccer field, the ball field... why do you …

Saturday, November 10, 2012

Special Freebies for Veterans on Veterans Day 2012

A number of restaurants with locations locally are offering free food to those who've served our country.

This Veterans Day, a number of local restaurants are once again giving away free meals to our nation's bravest. We've compiled a list of places with local restaurants that offer specials for Veterans. While Veterans Day is officially on Sunday, November 11th it is being observed on Monday, November 12th. Each restaurant's participation may vary. Most require a form of military identification  Visit Militarybenefits.org  to find more specials.  Do you know of any other local restaurants and businesses offering discounts to veterans? Let us know in comments below so we can get the word out to our local veterans.

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