Mission BBQ offers free sandwiches to Vietnam Veterans

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Today is Vietnam War Veterans Day and to thank those veterans who fought for our country Mission BBQ is honoring them in a special way.

This day marks 45 years since our US Troops withdrew from Vietnam.

Mission BBQ is giving away free sandwiches Thursday to those veterans to show appreciation for their service.

The National Anthem will also be played at all locations at Noon.

“We wish to honor the brave men and women in service from that era, remember their history and show are sincere appreciation,” said a restaurant spokesperson. “We thank them for their continued dedication and loyalty as well as the sacrifices they’ve made to keep Our Country free.”

They are giving away sandwiches from now until 9 p.m.

This is happening at all locations.

The Mission BBQ location in Wilmington is 351 South College Road.