ALR - Help at the downtown San Jose Vet Center for a BBQ

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I did not take any attendee  pics as we are mostly asked not to do that, and I understand privacy reasons.

Bunker sent out a note to ALR about a BBQ at the downtown Vet Center needing help.  He said if you're not working please try to make it.... well, I sure fit that one!  GBG

I had not seen any chatter about this and almost let it go, but one of the things I've learned in my PGR runs is that one of us counts and we carry all with us!   And I have stood alone, and thanked for being there.....     And off I went!

Found the place, no problem, parked in back next to the BBQ and unfurled my 3 x 5. Should have taken a pic of Ruby, she was looking fine!  Walked up and asked who was running this show...  Think I took some folks aback a bit. 

A little mumbling and I headed to the front to see what was happening.... Who do I see but our friend and District 10 rider Ed Wells in his finest luau and lei getup!  Turns out that Ed works there!

Well he turned me over to some folks and they said get more burgers, we're running low.. and off I went.  

BTW, I was the only colors there, Ed left his in his office which he showed me later. He has a great job  and really likes working there.  Great on Ya for helping the Vets!  And I'm sorry I did not get your pic for the blog!  Great get up!  GBG

So out I went for some burgers and found the cookers!  The guy in front cooked 300 burgers!  And YES, they were flame broiled!!!  GBG

While I was standing around, Maria, who also works there, came up with her clip board and I signed up for something, don't have a clue as to what, but always glad to help!   

She started to give me a raffle ticket and I said they were for the vets.  She said "aren't you a vet?" ..... I gave her my VA card and my info, I am a VA patient, use their services.  I was trying trying to say, I'm here to help not participate... sigh...

The party area, and they had good music and a great crowd.   I spent some time talking to the vets and had a great visit. 

I believe they will try to make this an annual event.  I hope a few more colors might show up if so, to visit with the vets.