More than 150 attend Burns’ free lunch for veterans

Cambria County VA among exhibitors at Sunday event

EBENSBURG, Aug. 29 – More than 150 people attended state Rep. Frank Burns’ complimentary lunch for veterans Sunday at Cresson Volunteer Fire Co., which attracted exhibitors including the Cambria County Veterans Administration, Senior Life, James E. Van Zandt Medical Center and the University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown MountainCar Veterans Program.

Participants also were able to obtain information from Burns and his staff about state programs for veterans, and to have one-on-one conversations with Burns to ask questions and provide feedback.

"Once again, this event provided a wonderful opportunity for veterans to learn what is available to them, and for me as the 72nd Legislative District representative to learn more about their chief complaints and concerns," said Burns, D-Cambria.

The spaghetti meal was again prepared by Burns’ mother, Aggie Burns, who operates the family’s Johnstown restaurant. Volunteers of all ages also helped at the event.