I want to send a message to anyone who is aware of any returning combat Veterans in the Manatee or Sarasota County area of Florida. American Legion Post 24 wants to start having Welcome home dinners in October. These dinners will be held to Honor any returning combat Vets in our area. In addition to dinners the Legion has a special program called Hero's to Hometowns, that is specifically for wounded vets where we offer help locally to get these Heroes settled back into the community. These dinners that Post 24 wants to hold are for any returning vets from Iraq or Afganistan. The veteran and their Family will be the guests of post 24 and will be honored at these events. If you are aware of anyone in our area that qualifies please contact us at  kirbystweartpost24.org and we will be honored to make the arrangements. We believe these youngsters are entitled to a welcome home!!!