On Saturday, May 25th, 2024, at 1100pm, GLVFA sponsored a BBQ lunch for the Baldomero Lopez Florida State Veterans Home, Land O Lakes, Florida, for its veteran residents and staff members.
The picture gallery (below) is a nice representation of the day. The veterans were so happy to receive us, as our GLVFA members were to be with this great group of fellow veterans! This event was a joyous time for all, from coordinating the food and beverages to preparing the serving area, icing the drinks, and serving plates of delicious BBQ pork, beef, potato salad, green beans, cornbread, and cookies for dessert.
Thoughts of today ...
This event was a small token of our appreciation to fellow veterans that served our great country. Being in the twilight of their lives at this wonderful facility and given the eve of Memorial Day being upon us, today was a day of service and honor to them but also to ourselves.
and think ...
Being human is part of humanity. In the world of inhumanity, there are moments of shining light that enrich one's soul. Today, there were plenty of such moments. Look at the main picture to the left, without a need for words to be spoken or written, what you see is humanity at its best. That shining light.
Sandy Millington, we know you are looking down at Wayne with love, affection, and your huge infectious smile!
The picture gallery (below) is a nice representation of the day. The veterans were so happy to receive us, as our GLVFA members were to be with this great group of fellow veterans! This event was a joyous time for all, from coordinating the food and beverages to preparing the serving area, icing the drinks, and serving plates of delicious BBQ pork, beef, potato salad, green beans, cornbread, and cookies for dessert.
Thoughts of today ...
This event was a small token of our appreciation to fellow veterans that served our great country. Being in the twilight of their lives at this wonderful facility and given the eve of Memorial Day being upon us, today was a day of service and honor to them but also to ourselves.
and think ...
Being human is part of humanity. In the world of inhumanity, there are moments of shining light that enrich one's soul. Today, there were plenty of such moments. Look at the main picture to the left, without a need for words to be spoken or written, what you see is humanity at its best. That shining light.
Sandy Millington, we know you are looking down at Wayne with love, affection, and your huge infectious smile!
Picture Gallery
Thank You!
GLVFA wishes to thank all of its volunteers who came out to help make this first annual Baldomero Lopez Florida Veterans Home BBQ event a success! It was a memorable experience for the veterans, staff members, and for our selfless volunteers!
GLVFA wishes to thank all of its volunteers who came out to help make this first annual Baldomero Lopez Florida Veterans Home BBQ event a success! It was a memorable experience for the veterans, staff members, and for our selfless volunteers!