QUINCY, Fla (WTXL) — Community members in Gadsden County came together for a special fish fry to honor the more than 3,100 veterans who call the county home.
- Veterans from different branches of the military gathered with family, friends, and neighbors to share stories and enjoy a meal prepared by local volunteers.
- Organizers say the annual event is a way to celebrate service, unity, and the ongoing support veterans give one another.
- Watch the video below to see the message the Director of Gadsden County Veteran Service Office has for veterans.
Gadsden County honors veterans with annual fish fry celebration
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The Gadsden County community came together for a special fish fry celebration to honor veterans there.
Veterans from different branches of the military gathered with friends, family, and neighbors to share stories and enjoy a meal.
Plates of freshly fried fish, sides, and desserts were all prepared by local volunteers.
Michael Jackson, the Director of Gadsden County Veteran Service Office, said, “The message I have for the veterans — keep helping each other. We helped each other when we were in the military; we need to continue to do so out of the military. Bringing each other together, it’s like a family reunion of veterans and their family members. We do it happily once a year. Thank a veteran every day for what they’ve done for this country and their community.”
According to the Veterans Service Office, more than 3,100 veterans call Gadsden County home.
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