Brown Funeral Home, Salem & Sebring and the Salem Italian American Club, welcomed area veterans and guests to a free lunch on Veterans Day. Funeral Home co-owner Chris Brown said, “they were glad to partner with the club to honor brave women and men who defended our nation during both peace and wartime.” Club president Curt Julian said, “it was great to see so many familiar faces and getting the opportunity to make new friends to thank them for their service and the club looks forward to making this a yearly event with Brown Funeral Home.” Shown are veterans, club members and funeral home staffers, from left, Ken Morris, Jonnie Patrick, Chris Brown, Rod Thorn, Johnny Kozar, Bob Burgess, Curt Julian, Joel Datz and David Peterson. (Submitted photo)