For 34 years, Leon's Family Restaurant in Dearborn has opened its doors the Wednesday before Thanksgiving to serve free meals to anyone who walks through them. This year was no exception, as owner Samir Leon and his team prepared to serve an estimated 2,200 people.

"Since I made this tradition, it became the biggest day of the year of my life," Leon said.

Leon moved to America in the 1970s and opened his restaurant on Michigan Avenue in Dearborn in 1991. From day one, the family-owned establishment has maintained its commitment to serving the community.

"Family owned, family operated," Leon said. "I've never looked back."

The free Thanksgiving spread includes turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, vegetables, bread and butter, soup and pumpkin pie. With 3,000 meals prepared and ready, Leon

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