How to support Thanksgiving dinner in Palatine for Navy recruits

Palatine American Legion Post 690 family is seeking donations for their Adopt a Sailor dinner, to be held on Thanksgiving, when sailors from Great Lakes Naval Station will come to the legion hall for a holiday meal.

"With Great Lakes Naval Station being so close, we are bringing a bus load of recruits to the Legion and providing them with a day of thanks," said Daphne Matthews, commander American Legion Post 690.

As part of Adopt a Sailor, the American Legion family is asking the community to help financially support the dinner. Checks made payable to the American Legion with a notation of "Adopt a Sailor" can be sent to the American Legion Attention: Jeff Van Horn, 122 W. Palatine Road, Palatine, IL 60067. If requested, the Legion will issue a letter for tax deductions.

Since these sailors will not be able to enjoy the holiday with their families, the Legion will be providing dinner, a day of activities and the ability to call home for however long they desire.

"It is our goal to provide to these young men and women a memory that will stay with them their entire life," Matthews said.