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[camay2327]

Veterans Day is on Sunday, 11 November 2012. The Folsom Veterans Day Parade will be on
Monday the 12th of November. The staging area is normally in the Target parking lot.
Come out and support this event.



Veterans Day Parade Event Details

Date: Monday November 12, 2012 9:00 am

Venue: Veterans Day Parade

Location: East Bidwell Street to Natoma Street, Folsom, CA 95630

Web site: http://www.folsom.ca.us/

Folsom's 12th Annual Wayne Spence Veterans Day Parade; starting at 9am on East Bidwell Street and ending at the Community Center on Natoma Street. Following the parade, attendees and participates may attend a post-parade ceremony at the Veterans Memorial in City Lions Park, and a reception at the Folsom Community Center.

[camay2327]

I received this item from a Navy Friend. It is quite interesting and I thought it was appropriate to post here.

From: John T. Korn, US Navy 1947-1970

Quote:

I am currently in the UK and the annual poppy sale commenced yesterday, the
money raised goes for veterans needs. Everyone seems to particpate, all of the
newscasters, members of government, etc, along with the public proudly display
their poppy on their label. I have one on my jacket as well. November 11th here
is celebrated in a very solemn way, with reverance and respect for veterans. On
the 11th, at 11:00AM there is a two minute silence at which time all businesses
stop and there is silence. Not a person move. Of course there is the large
parade in London, veterans wearing their medals from all wars proudly march or
are pushed in their wheelcars, a site to see. Wreath laying takes place in the
big cities and small towns, honoring those who have given their lives in various
wars. A few years ago I was proud to watch my granddaughter, as head girl in her
school, lay a wreath along with many of the other wreaths, at the ceremonies in
Basingstoke where she lives. Well do I remember as a boy, living in New Haven,
CT before WWII, when on Nov. 11th, at 11:00AM everything would come to a
standstill and the factories would blow there whistles for two minutes.
Unfortunately those days are long gone and the day is celebrated by sales and
more sales. I have to hand it to our British cousins.

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[camay2327]

I guess this is for Veterans Day on Sunday the 11th of Nov., not on Monday (observed veterans day).


Veterans Day 2012: Below are listed some of the restaurants and companies that offer Veteran’s Day discounts, deals, and free meals as a “Thank You” to our veterans and active-duty military for their service to our nation. Check out

http://www.lewpblog....reciation-offer

for updates to this list.

Restaurants with Veterans Day Free Meals

 Applebees Free Meal: Applebees is offering a free signature entree on Sunday November 11th, 2012, at participating locations. Choose a 7-oz House Sirloin, Fiesta Lime Chicken, or a Bacon Cheeseburger. Beverages and gratuity are not included. Must present valid veteran’s form of identification.

 Denny’s All You Can Eat Pancakes: Get all-you-can-eat pancakes for all active-duty military and veterans with a valid ID on Monday, November 12, 2012.

 Golden Corral Free Meal: A Veterans Day free meal is offered to any veteran who has served in the United States military or is a current active duty service member. All Golden Corral locations will be participating on Monday, November 12, 2012, from 4 PM to 9 PM. No identification is required to get your free Veterans Day meal.

 Chili's: Choose from Margarita Grilled Chicken, Chicken Club Tacos, Santa Fe Wrap, Old-time w/Cheese, Cobb Salad, and more. Beverages and gratuity are not included.

 Olive Garden: Choose from Seafood Alfredo; Chicken Parmigiana; Braised Beef & Tortellini; Cheese Ravioli; or Spaghetti & Meatballs.

 Texas Roadhouse: Choose from Country Fried Chicken, Country Fried Sirloin, Cheeseburger, BBQ, Grilled Chicken Salad, and more. Dine in only.

 Outback Steakhouse: Get a free Bloomin' Onion and beverage (non-alcoholic drinks only).

 Hooters: Get 10 free boneless or traditional style wings. Drink purchase required.


The following companies offer discounts, but you may find that NOT all locations participate:

Restaurants
Arby's
A&W
Burger King
Carl's Jr.
Chevy's Fresh Mex
Chick-Fil-A
Chipotle
Denny's
Dunkin' Donuts
IHOP
KFC
Long John Silver's
McDonald's
Panda Express
Pizza Hut
Quizno's
Red Robin
Sonic
Taco Bell
Wendy's

[camay2327]

Olive Garden, Folsom

As a token of our appreciation, all Veterans and active duty military are invited to join us for one of these entrees for FREE on Veterans Day, Sunday November 11th, from 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM.


http://www.olivegard.../Menu/Specials/

[camay2327]

Here is another one that my wife and I have gone to the last two years.
McCormick & Schmick's Seafood & Steaks
1194 Roseville Parkway
Roseville, CA 995678 (At the Fountains)
914-960-4875

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE

If you're a Veteran we would like to buy you a meal on Veterans Day (11/11/12).

Enjoy one of the following from our special Veterans Day menu.

Buttermilk Fried Shrimp
Cedar Planked or Grilled Salmon
Shrimp Linguni
Parmesan Crusted Chicken
Beer Battered Fish & Chips
Cashew Crusted Tilapia
Beef Medallions & Scampi Style Shrimp
Romano Chicken Chopped Salad
1/2 lb. Cheeseburger

All veterans must show official verification.
Veterans Day entrees must be enjoyed at the restaurant.
No to-go orders permitted.

Here is their website.



http://www.mccormick...le-parkway.aspx

[camay2327]

BJs here in Folsom will be giving out a free lunch entree to military vets on
the 11th or 12th of November.

BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse – On Monday, November 11, 2012 BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse will offer veterans and servicemembers will be able to get a free lunch entree or a one-topping mini or individual pizza.

ALSO:::

Chili's – Veterans and active duty dine for free from a special limited seven-item menu from 11am – 5pm on Veterans Day.

[camay2327]

Happy Veteran's Day to all you Vets out there.

The Folsom Veteran's Day Parade is tomorrow starting at 9 AM.

My son, wife and I will not be attending this year as we will be at
the cemetary at our daughter's grave site. She passed 3 years
ago tomorrow.

Everyone enjoy the time you have together and have a great
Veteran's Day. Enjoy the parade and give thanks that we are
living in a Free country where we can express our views, even
though we do not always, or seldom, agree with each other.

[tgianco]

Went to the parade this morning. it was nice, but it did not seem as well-attended as last year.

One thing that struck me a little bit (and maybe it was just the people in the area where we were... by the parking lot of Starbucks) was that the vets weren't receiving much applause but there was plenty of applause for the high school marching band, boy scouts, etc. It just struck me as odd on Veteran's Day. Hopefully, it wasn't like that along the rest of the route.

[ambrno33]

We went this morning and had a great time. We sat right by the announcer by City Hall and had a great seat. It was our first year, so not sure about attendance. It was a beautiful day for a parade though!

[camay2327]

My wife and I just returned from BJ's. We had a nice lunch and mine was free, being a VET.

Thanks BJ's and all the other restaurants that are doing this for the vets.

[ducky]

I thought it was a great parade and love that Folsom still does this.
It was really touching to see the different groups of children marching - Boy/Cub Scouts, Brownie/Girl Scouts, Interact Club, etc - leave the parade to shake hands and thank the veterans they spotted along the route to say "Thank you for your Service."

The flyover was cool, too.

[camay2327]

One other observation at the cemetary. The Boy Scouts again placed crosses with flags on the
military graves. I want to personally thank you all. What a great jesture.

[giacomo]

In year's past they've had the parade on the Frday prior to Veteran's Day. This year they chose to have it on the day after the actual date. Maybe easier for people to take Friday off and attend the parade.. . Thank you to all of our Veterans.