International Chowder Day - Thursday, November 10 will mean something special to you if you are a veteran and are anywhere near one of the six Duke's Chowder House locations. He's giving away free chowder.

The West Seattle location is 2516 Alki Ave SW.

Thousands of gallons of Duke's clam chowder will be distributed as a complimentary treat to veterans. This is the 9th year for the event. Veterans receive a complimentary bowl of Duke's Award Winning Clam Chowder while other guests pay $1 for a small bowl. Duke's matches every dollar. All money raised goes to support Veterans who are being cared for at Seattle Veteran's Hospital.

Duke said, "My son and business partner, John Moscrip, and I are pleased to share our signature specialty with chowder enthusiasts and Veterans alike, who are sure to attend this heartfelt event.
My father was a veteran who served 35 years in the Navy. He was the original Duke. As a Navy pilot in World War II he barely survived an airplane accident when he flew into a mountain in a thunderstorm during training in Phoenix, Arizona. Unfortunately, his co-pilot was not so lucky and did not survive. Veteran's Hospitals got my father back to functioning normally. Thank God, and bless the doctors for helping him to heal. My heart goes out to each and every Veteran."

Duke continued, "The Veteran’s Hospital mission statement is to "fulfill President Lincoln’s promise to care for him who shall have borne the battle" and I can confidently say that the hospital certainly fulfilled that mission for my father."

Those interested in learning more about Veterans' benefits can visit: http://www.va.gov/opa/publications/benefits_book.asp To learn more about the Veterans Affairs' CARE Program visit: http://www.va.gov/icare