Veteran's Day: A Time to Give Thanks for our Those Who Have Fought For Our Freedoms

Veteran's Day is On Wednesday, November 11th. And in honor of those who are serving and who have served, there are several places that are offering discounts and freebies to Veteran's, current service men and women and, in some instances, their families. Here is an abbreviated list of what is available in the UT/ID area:

Applebee's Restaurants: FREE meal to all retired and active duty armed service members on Wed 11/11/09 only. Must provide military ID to receive FREE meal.

Golden Corral Restaurants: Military Appreciation Monday FREE "Thank-You" Dinner on Mon 11/16/09 from 5-9 pm at Golden Corral Restaurants nation-wide. The FREE meal is applicable only to current and retired military service men and women (National Guard and Reserves are included). Family members are invited to attend as well, but will be charged the regular price for their meals.

The University of Utah (in Salt Lake City) holds a Veteran's Day Commemoration each year. Go HERE to view the schedule of events for this years commemoration, which will take place on Wed 11/11/09. All activities are free to the public.

Provo City will be holding a Veteran's Day Program on Wed 11/11/09 from 11 am to 1 pm in the Covey Center for the Arts (425 W Center St). The program will include keynote speakers with a theme of "Women's Contributions to the Military," with special recognition of two women who are veterans. Military service men and women (past and present) are invited to wear their dress uniforms. A light lunch buffet will be served and this program is open and free to the public.