Brothers from Kosovo honor US military on Thanksgiving

Genc Selimi, Managing Partner at 202 Italian Bistro, serve veterans and their families during a free Thanksgiving meal. Selimi and the owner of the restaurant, his brother, Fatos Silimi, were born in Kosovo and came here as refugees during the war. Selimi said they wanted to thank the military on Thanksgiving. Thursday, November 28, 2019

Charles Cassata, 93, WWII US Navy veteran, of Pompton Plains, takes a picture of his family with his smart phone, at 202 Italian Bistro. Approximately 200 veterans and their family members were treated to a free meal at the Lincoln Park restaurant on Thanksgiving. Thursday, November 28, 2019

Sister Marie Antonelli Fatos thanked the military and their families before leading the group in prayer at 202 Italian Bistro, in Lincoln Park. Thursday, November 28, 2019

Samir "Sammy" Bauta, of Lincoln Park, serves veterans and their families at Lincoln Park. Thursday, November 28, 2019

Gravy is poured over the turkey, at 202 Italian Bistro, in Lincoln Park. Thursday, November 28, 2019

Genc Selimi, Managing Partner at 202 Italian Bistro, addresses veterans and their families who came for a free Thanksgiving meal. Selimi and the owner of the restaurant, Fatos Silimi, were born in Kosovo and came here as refugees during the war. Selimi said they wanted to thank the military on Thanksgiving. Thursday, November 28, 2019

Approximately 200 veterans and their family members were treated to a free meal at 202 Italian Bistro, in Lincoln Park. Thursday, November 28, 2019

US Army veteran,Phil Speulda, of Hawthorne, were among an estimated 200 veterans and family members who enjoyed a free meal at 202 Italian Bistro, in Lincoln Park. Thursday, November 28, 2019

US Army veteran, James Yee, of Belleville, decided to take a picture of his food before eating it, in Lincoln Park. Thursday, November 28, 2019