Philadelphia City Hall’s Vet Fest kicked off Wednesday and it was an afternoon of ceremonies and celebrations to honor the sacrifices of veterans. They were treated to a sweet surprise – a bike giveaway.
The sentiments of well-deserving veterans getting their pick of brand-new bikes – 200 hundred of them gifted at the city’s Vet Fest in partnership with Ocean State Job Lot.The 2024 Vet Fest is hosted by City Council President Kenyatta Johnson and the City of Philadelphia ’s Office of Veteran Affairs."Today is about letting them know they are honored and we support them and we thank them for their service," Johnson explained.
You are empowering warriors," she said."So, these bikes are going to good use?" asked FOX 29’s Shaynah Ferreira."Very good use!" Marine veteran George Perez replied.The smaller bikes are also for kids, grandkids and, in this case, great grands of veterans.Perez, stated, "This is for my great-granddaughter. She’s four-years-old and I want to see if she can ride and, if not, I’ll teach her how to ride it.
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