Acts of gratitude: Ormond Beach recognizes Hometown Heroes veterans with annual drive-thru event | Observer Local News

The city of Ormond Beach appreciated local veterans with its annual Hometown Heroes drive-thru recognition event, in conjunction with the city's military appreciation banner program on the Granada Bridge.

Over 100 veterans are being honored this year through the program, which was started in 2019.

Sponsored by Halifax Health, the event was held on Saturday, Nov. 2, at the Ormond Beach Senior Center. Veterans were welcomed by Ormond Beach Mayor Bill Partington and Deputy Mayor Harold Briley as they received a gift bag, including a copy of their bridge banner, a commemorative coin and a free lunch.

Ormond Beach Leisure Service Director Robert Carolin said the event "gives us the ability to honor our veterans."

Firefighters, Ormond Beach Police officers and Halifax Health Veterans Affairs volunteers were on hand to thank the veterans for their service.