Back in 2019 we attended a Veterans Day tribute sponsored by the East Cobb-based non-profit United Military Care, which served up hot dogs, hamburgers, mid-20th century musical favorites and support.
United Military Care works with local veterans who are struggling with a variety of issues, including housing and homelessness, hunger, mental and physical health issues, isolation and tangling with the bureaucratic red tape of veterans agencies.
Last year, the group had a virtual food pick-up for veterans due to COVID-19, but next weekend its fourth annual “Give Thanks For Those Who Served” will be expanded to include a full range of festivities at East Cobb Park.
The date is Saturday, Nov. 6, from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at what it’s calling the “Hug A Hero” Pavilion.
The special theme will be “Strength In Numbers,” with a special recognition include the 80th anniversary of Pearl Harbor.
Also being honored is Cobb County District Attorney Flynn Broady, Jr., a combat veterans.
Here’s more from United Military Care on what else is featured on the schedule:
Kelly’s Zeroes’ living military timeline featuring equipment and memorabilia from WWI through the Vietnam War will also be on display with representatives from the Atlanta History Center’s Veteran History Project. Live music featuring popular songs from the 1940s through the 70s from Rome, Georgia band, GI Jive, the Marietta-based group, The Tunnel Rats, and Air Force Veteran Pam Cushenan is singing the National Anthem. United Military Care will provide free lunch and fun for the entire family and a special kids area, “All American Jr.” that features an American History trivia with great prizes, including two bicycles.
November 6th is the perfect fall day to give thanks for real American Heroes. “Our objective for the day is twofold, first to kick off Veterans Month by giving thanks for the men and women who served in the military protecting us, and, second, to bring together the community, both old and young, to enjoy a great free day in the park,” said Kim Scofi, President of United Military Care, Inc.
Special thanks to our Pearl Harbor Sponsor, Datascan for their continued support. The event will feature nonprofits, businesses, and social clubs that cater to Veterans around the Marietta area.
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