MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Former Green Bay Packers players surprised Madison veterans Thursday at William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital to thank them for their service.
Jared Abbrederis, Gary Ellerson and Bill Ferrario served lunch, thanked veterans and handed out hats and challenge coins.
Ellerson, who is also a former Wisconsin Badger, said it’s a great way to give back to those who sacrificed a lot for their country.
“We’re able to come here, give back, these guys have come watched us play, cheered us on,” Ellerson said. “We’re done now, but it’s nice to come back and see the smile on these guys’ faces who have supported us through all our years in Wisconsin.