Tuesday, November 8, 2011

ESKATON APPRECIATES VETERANS.

ESKATON APPRECIATES VETERANS. This Friday, November 11, Eskaton goes the extra mile, literally, to show appreciation to our country’s veterans, including the more than 300 who live in Eskaton communities throughout Northern California. Dozens of military veterans, marching bands, scout troops, cheer squads, antique autos and vintage military vehicles will travel through West Sacramento as a salute to veterans in the city’s first official Veterans Day Parade.

More than a participant, Eskaton is presenting the entire event -- from start to finish; the permitting, production, promotion and the actual Parade and ceremonies afterwards. The brainchild of Debbie Reynolds, whose father served the country in Vietnam, began as a way to pay tribute to several dozen war veterans residing at Eskaton Wilson Manor, the West Sacramento affordable apartments with a special “veterans preference,” which she administers.

Interest and enthusiasm has exceeded expectations, and the Parade boasts more than 600 participants, including a crew responsible for a 60-foot-long 1966 Huey gunship helicopter. Several thousand people are anticipated to join this very deserving “salute to veterans” this Friday. And while Eskaton’s role in the Parade may be behind-the-scenes, it is an honor to be front-and-center in demonstrating our appreciation to veterans. Get Parade details at http://www.eskaton.org/.

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