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HIGH NOTES: Veteran gatherings, new handicap ramp, pavilion for seniors | The Daily Gazette SECTIONS In Clifton Park, 95-year-old Allan Atwell, a veteran of the Battle of the Bulge and a local veterans advocate, is helping his fellow soldiers share experiences and camaraderie by organizing weekly veterans’ breakfasts in Clifton Park. The coronavirus crisis interrupted many such gatherings, depriving veterans of an opportunity to get together. The former commander of the local VFW post, American Legion member and director of Patriot Flights hopes the number of veterans attending grows. The first breakfast gathering was this past Tuesday at the iHop in Clifton Park. The restaurant is offering a special area for the breakfasts and discounts to the veterans on their meals. ....
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After pandemic, time for lunch dates | The Daily Gazette SECTIONS Shares0 CLIFTON PARK – For a local World War II veteran, gathering with other veterans for weekly breakfasts replicates the camaraderie he felt with his fellow soldiers before battle. Allan Atwell, 95, of Clifton Park, is starting up weekly veterans’ breakfasts Tuesday, July 6, at the iHop on Plank Road in Clifton Park. The breakfasts will begin at 8 a.m., and are open to all veterans and their spouses, Atwell said. Atwell is one of about 1,500 Battle of the Bulge veterans who is still alive. He has been heavily involved in military and veterans’ organizations since he served in World War II. ....