As Veterans Day approaches, the following corporations have issued news releases and/or posted on the Internet the
following special recognition benefits for veterans.
Veterans Day deals:
Golden Corral: The 2008 Military Appreciation Monday dinner will be held on Monday, November
17, 2008 from 5 pm to 9 pm in all Golden Corral Restaurants. The free “thank you” dinner is
available to any person who has ever served in the United States Military. If you are a veteran,
retired, currently serving, in the National Guard or Reserves, you are invited to participate in
Golden Corral’s Military Appreciation Monday dinner.
Lowes: Lowe’s Companies, Inc. will offer all active, reserve, honorably discharged, retired military
personnel and their immediate family members a 10 percent discount on in-store U.S. purchases
made during the Veterans Day holiday. The discount is available Nov. 6 – Nov. 11. The discount
is available on in-stock and special order purchases up to $5,000. To qualify, individuals must
present a valid military ID or other proof of service. Excluded from the discount are sales via
Lowes.com, previous sales, and purchases of services or gift cards.
Home Depot: The Home Depot(R) is offering all active duty personnel, reservists, retired
military, veterans and their families a 10 percent discount off their purchases in honor of
Veteran’s Day. The offer is valid on purchases of up to $2,000 for a maximum of $200
between November 6 and November 12, 2008, at The Home Depot stores, The Home Depot
Design Center locations, Yardbirds and EXPO Design Center(R) locations.
Applebee’s: Neighborhood Grill & Bar restaurants invite all active duty and veterans to one of
164 participating restaurants nationwide to pull up a chair for a delicious meal and heartfelt
thanks this Veterans Day. With gratitude for their service and sacrifice, active duty and veterans
will eat free at participating locations on Veterans Day (November 11, 2008) during regular
business hours.
Veterans and active duty with proof of United States military service will be able to go to one
of the participating Applebee’s and select one complimentary entrée from a selection of delicious
favorites: a savory House Sirloin, hearty Riblet Basket, zesty Fiesta Lime Chicken®, a juicy
Quesadilla Burger or fresh Oriental Chicken Salad. All the traditional sides are included.
“It’s an honor to host an event that helps the neighborhood come together and say thanks
to our veterans and active servicemen and women,” said Mike Archer, President, Applebee’s
Services, Inc..
Proof of military service includes:
. U.S. Uniform Services Identification Card
. U.S. Uniform Services Retired Identification Card
. DD214
. LES
. Citation or Commendation
. Photograph in uniform
. Veterans Organization Card
For a list of participating Applebees restaurants, go to: http://www.applebees.com/VeteransDay.html
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