Veterans from across the Coastal Bend filled the parking lot at Mike Shaw Toyota on Friday, some arriving before sunrise, all hoping to take home a free turkey — and to receive a simple thank you for their service.
Turkeys for Troops helps 2,000 Coastal Bend veterans
This year marks the ninth annual “Turkeys for Troops” event, started by dealership owner Mike Shaw, an Army veteran who served in Vietnam.
What began as a small gesture to honor fellow service members has grown significantly over the years.
The event has expanded from giving away 1,000 turkeys in its early days to 2,000 turkeys this year…