"Thank you for your (food) service"

I couldn't get an article put in the newspaper so I am trying for something on the opinion page. I hope it will get published and then replies. Christine Lynskey, Manager of Friendly's and Michael Wolfe, Store Manager of Golden Corral both on Lincoln Highway in Lancaster are among the 1000's of restaurant staff serving our veterans free meals in honor of Veteran's Day. November 11 traditionally features clothing store deals but more valuable than that are free meals. That is because many of the people who fought for our country now have $0 to their name. There have been more than 6,000 veteran suicides each year (Sept. 2018 Nat'l VA data). Many feel there is nothing to look forward to but loneliness and psychological and physical pain. One local recreational option is Team River Runner. This is a free adaptive paddling program originally for veterans. November 11th is the 1 day that is "their day" let's make it count. Consider making your day more than just a single day.