Veterans and first responders were treated to a special Thanksgiving meal at the Statler hotel . The hotel has been hosting this event for eight years now as a way to say thank you to our heroes.

"Thankful for being around friends and family," said one veteran.

"Family is everything, community is everything, food is everything."

Active and veterans from all branches were in attendance and say this small gesture means a lot to them.

"Currently active duty 19 years, with the Coast Guard. It means the world because there's been plenty of years where I wasn't able to spend time with them, so every chance I do get, you know, it's great," said Abram Fernandez.

As families loaded up their plates and made their way to a table, they sat down among friends and family and enjoyed the simple jo

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