Readers Share The Reasons They're Thankful This Year

Thanksgiving — A day to not only to test the limits of what should and should not be deep-fried in a vat of boiling oil, but to also give thanks.

At Patch, we’re most thankful for our readers and the communities we serve. Without you there would be no Patch, and we’re truly grateful for the opportunity to serve you. 

This week, we asked our East End Facebook fans this week what they are most thankful for and below are some of their responses. Feel free to keep the conversation going and share what you are thankful for in the comment section below. 

Wendy Poole: I am thankful for my freedom. For all the military personnel and families who sacrifice and protect us.

Wanda Rosado I'm thankful that I'm alive, that my family loves me and that I live in the most beautiful place in the world.

Dorothy Faeth: I'm thankful for my children,my grand children,my husband my friends and my neighbors,Im also very thankful to be alive,Thank you God. My wish is that every one be as lucky as me to be blessed with such wonderful people.

Kathleen Pantaleo The Key Club, Kiwanis, Interact, and Rotary for all they do to help children and families in need.

Aneta Kobos salvation army for helping people in need