Area Businesses Express Gratitude Toward Veterans

 "As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them," - President John Fitzgerald Kennedy.

Today is Veterans Day, a day when we salute the courage, bravery and sacrifices of our men and women in uniform from generations past and present. Without their resilience, heroism and bloodshed, we wouldn't have the freedoms and liberties our great country has bestowed upon us.

From the most successful of people to those who currently find themselves struggling, it's important to recognize that millions of troops who you'll never meet have-- and will-- put their lives on the line for your safety and freedom.

Every day should be Veterans Day, but the 11th of November is a day when we collectively thank those who uphold the Constitution and defend our way of life. If a there's a family member who has served their country, call them and thank them.  If there's a neighbor who fought for our freedom, walk over and shake their hand. If there's no one, then simply look at the flag and remember that there always has been someone.

Festivities and Free Food

As has been the custom over recent years, many restaurants and retail establishments offer free meals and services to veterans.  Those include Applebee's, Texas Roadhouse, Chili's, 7-Eleven and many others.

Here is a list of some of the participating businesses, courtesy of the Vietnam Veterans of America.

MOVIES

Free admission for veterans at the Ambler Theater, located at 108 East Butler Avenue, Ambler PA

Free admission for veterans at the County Theater, located at 20 East State Street, Doylestown PA

FOOD

T.G.I. Fridays is offering a buy-one get-one entree deal for all military personnel and veterans

Texas Roadhouse is offering a free entree and Coca-Cola product for veterans and active duty personnel between the hours of 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Chili's is offering a free meal for veterans from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Applebee's is offering a free meal for veterans and active duty personnel

Outback Steakhouse is offering a free Bloomin Onion and a Coke for veterans and active duty personnel

7-Eleven is offering a free small Slurpee to veterans, active duty and retired personnel. Additionally, immediate family members can also receive the free slurpee.

Golden Corral is having a "Thank You" dinner for anyone who has served in the armed forces on Monday, Nov. 14, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.