Addabbo to Hold Annual Veterans BBQ

Howard Beach, NY (July 22, 2016) Senator Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., the ranking member on the Senate Committee on Veterans, Homeland Security and Military Affairs, is gearing up to host his 8th Annual Veterans’ BBQ to honor our local service members.

Addabbo holds the yearly event each summer to show appreciation and pay tribute to those who have proudly served our country. The event typically attracts over one hundred veterans, spanning all ages and generations, from every branch of the military who come together to enjoy the company of other service members and their families.

“The men and women who have courageously served in the United States Military have made sacrifices and have shown great dedication and commitment for the sake of our nation and it is important that we show them gratitude in every way possible,” said Addabbo. “Our veterans fought to protect our freedom and our way of life and should forever be celebrated as the heroes they truly are. My annual veterans’ BBQ is my way of expressing my appreciation for their service and of bringing together veterans to further their interaction with one another and develop a strong support system of fellow service members, who share a bond that only theycan understand.”

The BBQ will feature free food for the veterans, consisting of traditional cookout fare such as hamburgers and hot dogs, while also featuring pasta, salads, dessert and other food donated by local merchants. There will also be live music for the crowd to enjoy.

“This event gives me an amazing opportunity to personally thank each and every one of the veterans who attends and to hear remarkable stories from each individual about their days of service,” Addabbo said. “I am also extremely grateful to the local food establishments and business owners who donate to this event for our veterans.”

The veterans’ BBQ will be held from 12 to 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 20, at the Howard Beach Motor Club, located at 59 Russell Street. Registration is required and veterans are encouraged to bring one guest. For more information or to RSVP for this event, contact Senator Addabbo’s Howard Beach Office at 718-738-1111.