MIAMI (WSVN) - Local police officers served homeless veterans at Marlins Park, Wednesday.
The Miami-Dade County Association of Chiefs of Police, along with the South Florida Crime Commission and volunteers were among those who handed out hot Thanksgiving meals.
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“I’m grateful, and I’m happy and overjoyed that somebody appreciated veterans,” said veteran Charles Higgs.
“I’m just helping people out,” said volunteer Nicolas Garibay. “Not a lot of homeless veterans get the opportunity to have Thanksgiving with people. It’s just a treat for them.”
Officials said the event is their way of giving back to the community they protect and serve everyday.
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