MONTGOMERY, N.Y. — Veterans and Gold Star families will be honored Sept. 23 at Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties’ annual Veterans Brunch, featuring a panel of veterans discussing how military service continues to shape their lives and community work.

The “2026 Veterans Brunch: A Salute to Service” will run from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at The American Grill at Stony Ford Golf Course in Thomas Bull Memorial Park.

The featured panel includes Navy veteran Kevin Clardy, retired U.S. Army Col. Jeanette McMahon and Marine Corps veteran Jose Morales Jr. WTBQ Station Manager Taylor Sterling will serve as emcee.

The veterans bring varied military and community service experiences. Clardy served aboard the USS New Orleans during the Persian Gulf War and has volunteered with organizations including Hospice of Orange & Sullivan and Hudson Valley Honor Flight. McMahon, a West Point graduate and former Army helicopter pilot, served with the 101st Airborne Division and in Germany and Korea. She is also a Gold Star family member. Morales served during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm and is now VFW District 2 Commander.

Veterans and Gold Star family members may attend free and bring a guest. Registration is required by Sept. 17, and seating is limited.

To register, visit the event registration page.