The annual Wyoming Veterans Breakfast includes a hot breakfast, guest speaker Doug Boomer, and a ceremony presented by the Wyoming Police Honor Guard (Courtesy, City of Wyoming)
The annual Wyoming Veterans Breakfast will take place at the Wyoming Senior Center (Courtesy, City of Wyoming)
The City of Wyoming invites Veterans and community members to attend its annual Veterans Breakfast on Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 9 a.m. at the Wyoming Senior Center (2380 DeHoop Ave SW).
Veterans are welcome to attend at no charge as a thank you for their service. All other guests are welcome with a $10 registration. The event includes a hot breakfast, guest speaker Doug Boomer, and a ceremony presented by the Wyoming Police Honor Guard.
“This event is one small way we can show deep appreciation for the sacrifices our Veterans have made,” said Krashawn Martin, Director of Parks and Recreation. “It’s always a heartfelt morning where our community comes together to honor those who’ve served with pride and gratitude.”
Pre-registration is required to attend. Those wishing to participate must register by calling the Parks and Recreation Department at (616) 530-3164.
Veterans gather at a previous annual Wyoming Veterans Breakfast (Courtesy, City of Wyoming)
The fifth annual Veterans Breakfast will be held at the Wyoming Senior Center (Courtesy, City of Wyoming)
By WKTV Staff
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Community members are invited to honor all veterans at the event (Courtesy, City of Wyoming)
The City of Wyoming Parks & Recreation Department is honored to host the fifth annual Veterans Breakfast set for 9 – 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 9 at the Wyoming Senior Center (2380 DeHoop Ave SW).
Sergeant Katelynn Y. Morrison will be the keynote speaker for the event.
Morrison enlisted into the United States Army Reserve in 2012, transferred to Active Duty Army in 2017 and completed Initial Entry Training at Fort Leonard, MO. She first served as an Army Internment/Resettlement Specialist, at Camp Humphreys, South Korea then served as a Team Leader and as the NCOIC for the Control Center at Fort Leavenworth, KS. Most recently, Morrison joined the US Army Recruiting Command in 2022 and was assigned to the Great Lakes Recruiting Battalion, Wyoming Station.
“The City of Wyoming is committed and proud to recognize those who have served and continue to serve our country in the armed forces and protect our freedoms,” said Krashawn Martin, director of Parks & Recreation for the City of Wyoming. “Our Veterans Breakfast and Memorial Day ceremonies are tributes to that service and protection.”
All veterans will be honored for their service at the Veterans Breakfast (Courtesy, City of Wyoming)
Pre-registration by Nov. 2 is required for the event. Register by calling 616-530-3164 or stopping by the Parks & Recreation office in Wyoming City Hall (1155 28th Street SW). Registration is free for veterans; all others are $5.
