Page 10 - Chehalis Tribal Newsletter - April 2023

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Honoring veterans

Lucky Eagle Casino & Hotel, in Veterans Day is an important holiday
partnership with the Chehalis Tribe, to show gratitude to the brave men and
held the 20th annual Veterans Day women who protect the United States.
Dinner on Nov. 11 at the casino’s events The first celebration began in 1947
center. The gathering pays tribute to in Birmingham, Alabama. It kicked off
those who have selflessly served in the with a parade and other festivities.
country’s armed forces. Veterans Day in Indian Country
The event honors the national has significant importance with Native
holiday with a hearty meal, a raffle of Americans serving a crucial role in
various gifts for veterans and an open historical wars such as Navajo Code
stage for those who would like to offer Talkers in WWII and Marine Corps
their heartwarming stories of resiliency. Cpl. Ira Hayes in Iwo Jima during
The Lucky Eagle Food and Beverage WWII.
team prepared a simple yet elegant This year’s dinner proved a huge
buffet-style meal of salmon, chicken, success with a roomful of veterans and
red potatoes, salads and cupcakes for their families and community members
dessert. joining together in solidarity.

It was an evening of
honor, support and
remembering sacrifice
as family, friends and
those who served in
the United States’
military branches
attended the 20th
annual Veterans Day
Dinner at Lucky Eagle
Casino & Hotel in
November.