"Breakfast for a Hero" Event Welcomes 240 Veterans
ALTON - Local veterans turned out for the “Breakfast for a Hero” event on Veterans Day. On Nov. 11, 2024, veterans and their families were invited to Best Western Premier for a free breakfast, open mic and performance by the Gibson Girls. Over 240 people were in attendance this year. “The room is full, so we’re grateful for that,” said Jim Claywell with Embark Wealth Partners, the company that organizes the event. Claywell noted that the breakfast honors veterans and their family members while providing a fun kickoff to the Veterans Day events around town. As they finished their meal, veterans were invited to share stories with the room. A few veterans took the time to honor fellow servicemembers who had passed, while others shared information about local programs and resources for vets. The Gibson Girls concluded the morning with a performance, and Claywell said they were “just tremendous.” The event was sponsored by many local
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