While many people are having cookouts and relaxing on Labor Day, first responders are working the holiday to make sure communities are safe. As a token of appreciation, Olive Garden restaurants nationwide treated police, firefighters, paramedics, and hospital personnel to a full-course Italian meal on Labor Day.
"They work on this day, so we take the opportunity to feed them," explained Randy Salazar, the culinary manager at the Olive Garden in Mishawaka.
Restaurant workers, who volunteered their time, first stopped by Fire Station 3 in Mishawaka on Labor Day.
"It's just nice to know the people are thinking of you," remarked Capt. Nate Skoviak, of the Mishawaka Fire Department.
South Bend Police officers were also treated to an Olive Garden meal.