Salute Independence

Please join Canine Companions for our annual Salute Independence Veteran’s Day awards ceremony presenting The Colonel E. David Woycik Jr., Esq., USA (Ret.) Outstanding Service Award to deserving veterans who continue to serve their local communities. You can learn more about our event here:
canine.org/location/northeast/event/salute-independence-2026/
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This event will include a buffet dinner, presentation of colors, Canine Companions service dog demonstration, and awards presentation to celebrate our veterans.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2026, 6:30 P.M. – 9:30 P.M.
CAPTAIN BILL’S RESTAURANT
122 OCEAN AVE., BAY SHORE, NY 11706
Each year, Canine Companions Colonel E. David Woycik, Jr., Esq., USA (Ret.) Outstanding Service Awards are presented to well-deserving veterans and other community members who have gone above and beyond to help our heroes–those who have sacrificed so much in order for us to continue to enjoy our rights and freedoms.
All proceeds support Canine Companions and our Veterans Initiative program, serving veterans, children and adults with disabilities since 1975 by providing service dogs free of charge.