Soddy-Daisy First Baptist Church members Linda and W.V. Roberson welcome North Hamilton area veterans to a free meal inside the church’s new gym Nov. 11.
Photo by Katie WardU.S. Army veteran W.V. Roberson, of Soddy-Daisy, wishes to recognize fellow North Hamilton veterans with a free meal Nov. 11 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. inside Soddy-Daisy First Baptist Church’s new gymnasium.
Thirty volunteers will serve a meal prepared by the ladies of the church. The menu will include chicken fillet, ham, green beans, creamed potatoes, corn, slaw, homemade desserts, sweet tea, lemonade or water.
“We want all veterans to come,” said Roberson, a member of SDFBC. “We had 300 veterans attend last year. I’m hoping for 400 this year. I will roll out the red carpet for the GIs to walk on.”
He said Soddy-Daisy High School Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets will welcome veterans with a sword salute.
Roberson began serving the free meal last year on Veterans Day. He said it will continue to be an annual event supported by local Soddy-Daisy business owners and individuals.