Below, photos of the Grand Opening Nov 3, 2012, of the new San Luis
Obispo Vets Center, staffed by eight, serving the needs of Central
Coast California Veterans, and run by stalwart veterans' advocate,
Michael Young. Among those in attendance: Michael (of course), wife
Veronica, proud mom Debbie Young, Veda Meyer, and Caribou Club and
military veterans Bill Kelly, (Marines - boo), Dennis Watson, (Marines -
boo), and Gene, (Army - Yeah!), along with 300 veterans, supportive family
members, active duty military, representatives of state agencies,
politicians, (until Tuesday),volunteers, barbequers, a ukulele player, Color Guard, Native American
drummers/surfers, and even a real live bald eagle!
Director Mike Young takes questions from media
Here's Gene campaigning for Buck Meadows for
President.
Gene's Audie Murphie Vets hat compliments of retired
Santa
Barbara Fire Captain, Stan Thompson.
Gene's shirt, compliments of the US Army, ('67 - '69)
For anyone musician who cares: Yes the uke is plugged in.
Set List: 4 minute Medly
"This Land is Your Land"
"Accentuate the Positive"
"America the Beautiful"
More to Come!