Community Corner

Remembering Our Veterans

Remember those protecting our country today.

In honor of Veterans Day, Burlingame Patch wants to remind readers of ways to commemorate the holiday and say thank you to those who have served or are currently serving our country in the armed forces.

At 11 a.m., there will be a  at the College of San Mateo honoring all service men and veterans. A reception will follow the ceremony.

On this day, Burlingame residents are also asked to remember the City's adopted soldiers. In May 2004, Burlingame adopted Bravo Company, 1/327, 101st Airborne Division from Fort Campbell, Kentucky. They are known as the Screaming Eagles.

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Supplies can be donated at any station. A list of recommended supplies can be found here. It includes snacks, eye drops, batteries, magazines, lip balm and green hiking socks.

Schools and city offices are closed today in honor of the holiday.

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Additionally, in recognition of Veterans Day, Patch is announcing its partnership with the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund, a five-star charity that provides financial, rehabilitation and transitional services to members of the United States Armed Forces and their families.

Established in 2000, the fund originally provided financial support to the dependents of service members who lost their lives while serving the nation. Since then, the fund has expanded its support of veterans by building state of the art centers for rehabilitating wounded warriors and service members suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injuries.

Service members and families touched by the Intrepid's efforts reside in our community, and we hope you will consider making a small donation to honor those that have sacrificed so much.

Please visit www.fallenheroesfund.org and join us in honoring our veterans today.


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