For 34 years, Leon’s Family Restaurant in Dearborn has opened its doors the Wednesday before Thanksgiving to serve free meals to anyone who walks through them. This year was no exception, as owner Samir Leon and his team prepared to serve an estimated 2,200 people.
“Since I made this tradition, it became the biggest day of the year of my life,” Leon said.
Watch Jeffrey Lindblom’s video report below:
Leon’s Restaurant continues 34-year tradition of free Thanksgiving meals in Dearborn
Leon moved to America in the 1970s and opened his restaurant on Michigan Avenue in Dearborn in 1991. From day one, the family-owned establishment has maintained its commitment to serving the community…