Rufty-Holmes Honors Veterans With Breakfast
The Salisbury senior center hosted a veterans appreciation breakfast on November 6 with a resource fair, program, and giveaways.
Updated on Nov. 10, 2026 in Awards
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Rufty-Holmes Senior Center held a veterans appreciation breakfast on November 6, featuring a meal, a program with several speakers, music, and giveaways. A veteran resource fair with vendors providing information and resources was held before the program.
Why it matters
The event was held to recognize, honor, and celebrate veterans in the Salisbury community. It connected local veterans with information and services available to them.
The appreciation breakfast was held on November 6 at Rufty-Holmes Senior Center, with a veteran resource fair beforehand. No attendance or vendor count was reported in the available details.
The players
Rufty-Holmes Senior Center
A senior center in Salisbury that hosted the veterans appreciation breakfast and is led by executive director Heather Kincel and deputy director Bonnie Jones.
Chauncey McLeod
Director of the VET Center and a United States Army veteran who works with veterans in the community.
Tom Jones
Chapter president of Vietnam Veterans of America #1156 in Kernersville and a United States Navy veteran who served in Vietnam.
The details
Veterans were invited to a meal and program that included music, with attendees asked to stand when their branch's song played. Members of West Rowan ROTC presented the colors, and Cindy Emerson performed the national anthem accompanied by Nancy Sloop.
Timeline
November 6: Veterans appreciation breakfast held at Rufty-Holmes Senior Center.
Veterans Day: Courage, sacrifice, dedication, and service of veterans are remembered.
Season Trajectory
The VET Center was founded in response to Vietnam veterans returning home, and Vietnam veterans remain its largest population today. The appreciation breakfast continues that recognition at the local level in Salisbury.
Salisbury residents who are veterans can connect with the VET Center and the resources showcased at the resource fair. The event demonstrates that local services and recognition programs are available to area veterans.
The takeaway
Veterans Day is a moment to recognize the courage and service of veterans, and local events like this one make that recognition personal. Residents can attend community programs or reach out to veteran organizations to learn about available support.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Salisbury Post.
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