Miller's Vets Platoon Leader Danny Forrester reads a proclamation, officially dedicating the Garden of Peace at county-owned land south of Portage Manor. The Garden will provide a final resting place for veterans who are homeless or of limited means. (Photo by Ron Garrett)
Future site of the Homeless Veterans' Center, adjacent to South Bend' Center for the Homeless. It should be ready for occupancy by next Veterans Day. (Photo by Ron Garrett)
Troops from U.S. Army's 3d Infantry Brigade enjoy Thanksgiving dinner. (Photo Courtesy 25th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office; PV2 Jesus J. Aranda.)
Sgt. Mitch Nihart, featured Veterans Day speaker at Bendix American Legion Post 50. Sgt. Nihart is a veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan. (Photo by Ron Garrett)