This long standing annual event to thank veterans for their service and commitment has a history spanning nearly 30 years.
Web site: www.thank-a-vet.ca/
Initially organized by the Dutch Club of Brantford in 1980 to commemorate the 35th anniversary of the liberation of The Netherlands, the event became know officially as the Thank-A-Vet Luncheon in 1998 under the drive and guidance of Stan Wawzonek, a local businessman with a passion for community service.
Today the sold-out event boasts a crowd of over 600. Supported by their families, friends and the community members who have gather to thank them for their service to our country, Brant Counties remaining veterans enjoy a lunch and recognition of their selfless contribution to our freedom and liberty.
Thank-A-Vet Luncheon 2008
To quote the Thank-A-Vet web site, “It is to provide a free lunch to those from our community that gave so much to preserve the freedom that we now enjoy. It is our token remembrance to the men, women and their families that served us so well.”
The event is operated by a volunteer committee including MPP Dave Levac and Co-Chairs, Heather Gaukel and Grant Philpott.
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This is both a wonderful and important event, a rare opportunity to thank the veterans that ensured Canada’s sovereignty and served our nation with honour, pride and selfless dedication. We owe a debt of gratitude to the men and women who gave of themselves so that we could enjoy the freedoms we often take for granted today.