Mount Rainier veterans and their families joined the Mount Rainier’s Veterans Day Brunch on November 11 at the Mount Rainier Police Department’s Community Room.
Mayor Celina Benitez presented a Certificate of Appreciation to the veterans in honor of their service and sacrifices to protect our country and our nation.
Lisa Williams, chairperson of the Prince George’s County Veterans Commission, joined the celebration as guest speaker. Williams urged veterans to avail of the resources available to them.
Councilmembers Jarrett Stoltzfus, Councilmember Valerie Woodall, Senator Malcolm Augustine, MRPD Police Chief Linwood Alston, PGCPS Board of Education Member Pamela Boozer-Strother, Cottage City Police Chief Anthony Ayers, and City staff also attended the celebration.