The University of Toledo’s 22nd annual Veterans Appreciation Breakfast and Resource Fair drew nearly 600 attendees to Savage Arena this morning (8–11 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 11), honoring local veterans and connecting them with more than 35 military-focused community resources.

The free event was organized by the American Red Cross, the University of Toledo, and the Lucas County Veterans Service Commission. Longtime local TV personality Dan Cummins served as master of ceremonies, and decorated Marine Corps veteran Jeremiah Workman, an Ohio native, was the guest speaker.

Rossford High School’s S.O.S. (Serving Our Soldiers) Club greeted veterans through the breakfast line, Waterville Primary fourth-graders provided musical entertainment, and the Toledo Opera performed the National Anthem. Historical displays included items from the Marine Corps Reserve Company and uniforms from the Northcoast Veterans Museum.

ToledoBuzz previewed the event this morning in “UToledo’s Free Veterans Breakfast Is Today at Savage Arena.” The Blade also covered the turnout.

For more information, see the University of Toledo.

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