Veterans Day Special info

[RubHer Yellow Ducky]

LOWE'S OFFERS MILITARY DISCOUNT FOR VETERAN'S DAY
10% Discount for Active, Reserve, Honorably Discharged, and Retired Military Personnel and Their Immediate Families
MOORESVILLE, N.C. - Lowe's Companies, Inc. announced today it will offer all active, reserve, honorably discharged, and retired military personnel and their immediate family members a 10 percent discount on in-store U.S. purchases made during the Veteran's Day holiday. The discount is available November 6 - November 11.
The discount is available on in-stock and Special Order purchases up to $5,000. To qualify, individuals must present a valid military ID or other proof of service. Excluded from the discount are sales via Lowes.com, previous sales, and purchases of services or gift cards. In addition to offering military discounts at specific times during the year, Lowe's has extended benefits for its employees serving in the military and offers employment opportunities to military personnel after their military service has ended.

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________________Golden Corral Corporation
National Press Release - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Golden Corral Restaurants Salute America's Heroes with Free Dinner on Military Appreciation Monday
-- Military Appreciation Post Card Drive Begins Sept. 1 -- Raleigh, NC (October, 2008) - On Monday, November 17, 2008 from 5 to 9 pm, all 485 Golden Corral restaurants across America will offer any person who has served in the United States Military (including National Guard and Reserves) a free "thank you" dinner buffet and beverage - no identification required. This will be the eighth annual "thank you" dinner for our nation's heroes from Golden Corral restaurants, who have provided over 1,835,000 complimentary meals to military personnel over the history of the event. Golden Corral with their local media partners, guests and the Disabled American Veterans' organization have raised over $2,540,000 in contributions for the DAV state and local chapters. For the second year, Golden Corral's guests and restaurant teams may send personal greetings to America's military personnel on active duty overseas. From September 1 through November 17, 2008, special postcards will be available at all Golden Corral restaurants for sending messages of thanks and encouragement to the troops overseas. They will be delivered to our troops prior to the Holidays. In 2007, over 55,000 Military Appreciation post cards were delivered to military troops stationed overseas.
Gary Sinise, celebrated actor/director and longtime advocate for our fighting men and women (active and retired) is supporting Golden Corral's Military Appreciation Monday through a public service announcement recognizing the contributions made by members of the military.
The DAV is an 87 year old non-profit organization dedicated to providing services (free of charge through its nationwide network)to disabled veterans and their families.
Founded in 1973, privately-held Golden Corral Corporation is headquartered in Raleigh, NC. Theodore M. Fowler, Jr. is President and CEO. Golden Corral restaurants are located in 41 states.

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SEC. 1081. MILITARY SALUTE FOR THE FLAG DURING THE NATIONAL ANTHEM BY MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES NOT IN UNIFORM AND BY VETERANS.
Section 301(b)(1) of title 36, United States Code, is amended by striking subparagraphs (A) through (C) and inserting the following new subparagraphs:
`(A) individuals in uniform should give the military salute at the first note of the anthem and maintain that position until the last note;
`(B) members of the Armed Forces and veterans who are present but not in uniform may render the military salute in the manner provided for individuals in uniform; and ` (C) all other persons present should face the flag and stand at attention with their right hand over the heart, and men not in uniform, if applicable, should remove their headdress with their right hand and hold it at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart; and'.

[KenP]

They deserve it, and more.

Thanks for the information, RYD.

[wpage]

God Bless the Vets...

Cowards die many deaths. The Brave only one:raar:

Home of the Brave! USA Veterans 11 11 08 :grouphug:

[jmsspratlin]

Thanks for sharing

[splne1]

Tried the whole Golden Corral last year and it was packed!!!! Might try this year again hope to get my meal:dancingbanana:

[RubHer Yellow Ducky]

THIS DESERVES TO BE AT THE TOP OF THE LIST TODAY !!!