Veterans Honor Flight of Southern Illinois

11/10/2026

𝐕𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐚𝐲𝐧𝐞 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐧𝐞’𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮. 🇺🇸

Wayne City FFA is hosting a Veterans Fish Fry on Tuesday, November 10 from 4:30–7 PM at the Wayne City High School Ag Building.

𝐕𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞, and meals are $12 for everyone else with both dine-in and carryout available.

Proceeds from the evening will benefit Veterans Honor Flight of Southern Illinois and Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association IL 24-5.

We’re grateful to Wayne City FFA for putting this together and for choosing to support organizations that continue serving and honoring veterans in our communities.

If you know a veteran who would enjoy a good fish dinner, make sure they see this!

11/09/2026

Biscuits and gravy AND coffee on the house? Now that's a pretty good way to start Veterans Day! ☕🇺🇸

Bonnie Cafe is treating our veterans to FREE biscuits and gravy, along with a coffee or soft drink, this Wednesday, November 11th!

This offer is available at their West Frankfort and Nashville locations, both open from 6 AM to 3 PM.

If you know a veteran who loves a good breakfast, make sure they hear about this one!

A big thank you to the folks at Bonnie Cafe for treating our veterans to a little breakfast and some hometown hospitality! ❤️

11/09/2026

Now THIS is Southern Illinois taking care of its own! ❤️

Our veterans can enjoy a good, home-cooked meal on Veterans Day, thanks to some generous folks right here in our communities!

Moonshine Run in Johnston City will be serving FREE meals to veterans this Wednesday, November 11th, from 11 AM to 8 PM!

And we're talking chicken and dumplings, ham, mashed potatoes, green beans, corn, and bread. Sounds like a pretty good spread to us!

What makes this one extra special is that the meal is being provided by local friends and families who came together to make sure our veterans are treated to something good.

To everyone who helped make this happen, thank you! This is the kind of Southern Illinois hospitality we love to see. 🇺🇸

Yall help us spread the word!

🇺🇸 VETERANS — THIS ONE'S ON US 🇺🇸

If you served, your meal is FREE on Veterans Day.

Wednesday, November 11, 11 AM to 8 PM at Moonshine Run in Johnston City.

Chicken & dumplings, ham, mashed potatoes, green beans, corn, and bread.

No strings. Just come hungry.

This meal is provided by the people of Southern Illinois — friends and families who stepped up so every veteran eats free.

Know a veteran? Tag them. Share this. Make sure nobody misses it.

From all of us: thank you for your service. 🇺🇸

❤️ SUPPORT LOCAL. LIVE LOCAL.™

11/09/2026

Well, here's a pretty good excuse to grab a burger on Veterans Day! 🍔🇺🇸

Southpaw Bar & Grill in Murphysboro is treating veterans and active-duty military members to a FREE classic burger, choice of side, and non-alcoholic drink this Wednesday, November 11th!

If you're a veteran in the Murphysboro area, be sure to stop by and let the folks at Southpaw treat you to lunch or dinner!

And to the Southpaw crew, thank you for taking care of our veterans! We love seeing our local businesses do things like this.

Help us spread the word so our veterans know what's available to them this Veterans Day!

🇺🇸 VETERANS DAY AT SOUTHPAW 🇺🇸

Our friends at Southpaw Bar & Grill in Murphysboro are taking care of those who took care of us.

This Wednesday, November 11, every veteran and active military member eats FREE — a classic burger, your choice of side, and a non-alcohol drink.

Help us spread the word. Tag a veteran who needs to see this.

❤️ SUPPORT LOCAL. LIVE LOCAL.™

11/09/2026

𝐓𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰’𝐬 𝐚 𝐠𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐞𝐭 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐞𝐥𝐬𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫. 🇺🇸

Texas Roadhouse in Marion is hosting a Dine to Donate 𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰, 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟎, from 3–10 PM benefiting Veterans Honor Flight of Southern Illinois!

Dine in, order to-go, grab dinner for the family... however you do it, 10% of total sales will help support Veterans Honor Flight and the veterans we are honored to serve.

𝐒𝐨 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰 𝐚 𝐓𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐬 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐮𝐬 𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧 𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐯𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬.

We’ll see yall there!

11/09/2026

Here's something worth sharing with our Southern Illinois veterans! 🇺🇸

The HUB Recreation Center in Marion has a few things going on for Veterans Day, including FREE access for veterans and their families through November 11th!

They're also hosting a WOD for Warriors workout on Wednesday at 11 AM for anyone wanting to join in!

And here's something you might not know. The HUB offers a 20% membership discount to veterans and active-duty military all year long, not just around Veterans Day!

Pretty neat to see opportunities like this right here in our community. Thank you to The HUB for thinking of our veterans! ❤️

Check out their original post for more details!

11/09/2026

Update 11/3: A new picture with updated events is in the comments.
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🇺🇸 Veterans Day is right around the corner, and there are so many opportunities throughout our community to show our veterans just how much they mean to us! ❤️🤍💙

Check out the list of Veterans Day events happening throughout our community! ➡️If your event isn't listed or needs to be corrected, comment below with the details so we can help spread the word!

While Standin’ Proud Veterans Tribute Museum won't be hosting our own event this year, you may see us out and about at some of these community events😉!

Let's come together to honor, remember, and celebrate our veterans! 🇺🇸

11/09/2026

Calling all Marines! 🇺🇸

Tomorrow, November 10th, marks the 251st birthday of the United States Marine Corps, and our friends at the Marion VA are inviting everyone to join in the celebration!

Stop by the Community Living Center from 2:00–3:30 PM for a special ceremony, cake cutting, and some good fellowship with fellow Marines!

We hope to see a great turnout as our community comes together to celebrate our Marines, past and present!

Happy Birthday Marines! Semper Fi! 🇺🇸

Calling all Marines! Join us Tuesday to celebrate the U.S. Marine Corps Birthday! Come to the Marion VA Community Living Center (CLC) and join in on the ceremony. Hear the messages, watch local Marines cut the cake and spend time in fellowship with one another! 🇺🇸💛🧡

11/09/2026

Our friends over at Riley’s Smokehouse in Marion are showing some extra appreciation for our veterans and active-duty military this Veterans Day! 🇺🇸

This Wednesday, November 11th, they're offering a free breakfast, lunch, or dinner option, or 20% off your meal!

We love seeing local businesses find ways to give back to those who have served our country. ❤️

Thank you to Riley’s Smokehouse for showing our veterans a little Southern Illinois hospitality!

Be sure to check out their original post for all the details!

🇺🇸 TO THOSE WHO SERVED, THIS ONE’S ON US! 🇺🇸

A thank you will never be enough for the sacrifices made by the brave men and women who have served our country, but a good meal is a pretty great place to start. ❤️🤍💙

This Wednesday, November 11th, Riley’s Smokehouse would like to show our appreciation by treating our veterans and active-duty military members to a meal ON US! 🇺🇸

❤️ BREAKFAST: Biscuits & Gravy + Coffee
Available 6am-10:30am

🤍 LUNCH OR DINNER: BBQ Sandwich, Fries, Coleslaw + Drink
Available 10am-8pm

💙 OR ENJOY 20% OFF YOUR MEAL!

⭐ Available for dine-in only.

And because our appreciation doesn’t stop after Veterans Day, we’re proud to offer a 10% military discount EVERY DAY!

To every veteran, every active-duty service member, and every military family who has sacrificed for our freedom — THANK YOU. 🇺🇸

We are forever grateful for your courage, dedication, and service to our country.

❤️ Your friends at Riley’s Smokehouse

📍 906 E. DeYoung St. | Marion, IL
⏰ Open 6 AM–8 PM
📞 (618) 997-1369

11/09/2026

𝐖𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐨 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐆𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐥 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐢𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐧. 🇺🇸

Their recent $𝟏,𝟎𝟎𝟎 donation brings their total giving to Veterans Honor Flight of Southern Illinois to $𝟕,𝟎𝟎𝟎 since 2018.

That kind of continued generosity means so much to us. Time and again, this church community has chosen to stand behind our veterans and help make future Honor Flights possible.

𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮, 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐆𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐥 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐡, 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐮𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐯𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧.

We truly appreciate your support.