Fayette County veterans group serves free breakfast to local heroes
The Catholic War Veterans in Hopwood held a breakfast for veterans and first responders Saturday morning.
The group is celebrating its 75th anniversary.
'They're so involved in the community. They do so many things behind the scenes and people need to understand the veterans' groups in the community are deeply involved. A lot behind the scenes,' said Catholic War Veterans member Andre Rolaf.
The Catholic War Veterans will also plant flags at the graves of veterans ahead of Memorial Day weekend.
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