SERVING UP THANKS

Kingston Residence of Vermilion welcomes veterans to breakfast

“Basically, we just provide a breakfast for them thanking them for their service go.” — Melody Blevins, community relations specialist for Kingston

Kingston Residence of Vermilion welcomed veterans from across the area March 12 to en- joy a free breakfast. Melody Blevins, community relations specialist for Kingston, 6101 W. Lake Road in Beulah Beach, said veterans are treated to the meal which starts at 9 a.m. the second Tuesday each month. The breakfast rotates between its Beulah Beach property and the main campus, 4210 Telegraph Lane in Vermilion, Blevins said. “Basically, we just provide a breakfast for them thanking them for their service,” she said. The goal of the breakfast also is to allow the veterans to

socialize, celebrate and inform them about Kingston, Blevins said.

Sometimes, there are presentations on how they can keep themselves well and active, and stay safe, she said.

“This morning, we don’t (have a presentation), so we’re just talking and chatting,” Blevins said.

The crowd usually varies between 12 and 20 participants.

“We would like to get the word out more about the breakfast because anyone is invited,” Blevins said.

Leonard Brill, 89, of Vermilion, served in the U.S. Army from 1953-57.

This was the third veterans breakfast Brill has attended and he said the food is good, but he also enjoys the conversation.

“It’s good to meet the other fellows,” he said.

George Hoffman, 83, of Vermilion, a veteran of the U.S. Army who served in Germany during the occupation following World War II, said there’s a bigger reason why the veterans should be commemorated.

“It’s the veterans that set you free,” Hoffman said.

KEITH REYNOLDS — THE MORNING JOURNAL Veterans enjoy a free breakfast March 12at Kingston of Vermilion’s Beulah Beach facility, 6010W. Lake Road.