Mission Honors Local Military Heroes

Mission Honors Local Heroes

This year, the City of Mission once again honored local military heroes with a Veterans’ Appreciation BBQ. The drivethrough event at Mission Event Center featured a chicken plate with all the trimmings.

“The City is proud to pay tribute to our men and women in the military by providing an annual Veterans’ Day Celebration,” Mayor Dr. Armando O’Caña said. “This civic celebration honors and celebrates the brave men, women, and families who have fought and sacrificed for our liberty and freedom.”

Veterans showed up, and volunteers decorated their vehicles in red, white and blue to showcase their patriotism as they picked up their BBQ plates. More than 1,000 plates were distributed. The celebration recognizing military men and women continued throughout November. The City of Mission also offered a free round of golf throughout the month for veterans at Shary Municipal Golf Course.

“This BBQ and a round of golf on us is just a small token of gratitude,” Mayor O’Caña said. “We want our men and women in uniform-past, present, and future--to know that we are forever grateful for their bravery, sacrifice and service.”