The Cambrian
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The CambrianMore than 1,300 people enjoyed the 19th annual Thanksgiving Community Dinner Thursday at the Cayucos Veterans Memorial Lions Hall. Another 150 meals were delivered.
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The CambrianA packed house filled the Veterans Memorial Building on Wednesday, Nov. 11, as Cambria celebrated contributions of those serving their country on Veterans Day. The pledge of allegiance was led by a local Boy Scout. The First Baptist Church Quartet opened the service with the ‘Star- Spangled Banner.’ The Cambria Chorale sang stirring renditions of ‘The Battle Hymn of the Republic’ and ‘God Bless America.’ Keynote speaker Jill Turnbow, a comedian who served on a cruise ship where soldiers went for ‘R&R’ (rest and recreation) during the first Gulf War, combined fun, reverence and celebration in keeping the audience in a flux of laughing and crying. She closed her presentation with a touching story of how she would end her show with the audiences of servicemen and women singing ‘God Bless the USA.’ The curtain opened to reveal Al Curtice of Cambria standing in front of a 12-by 18-foot, brightly lit American flag, singing the song, as uniformed representatives of the six U.S. armed forces entered up the center aisle. Every veteran was presented with a small flag and a carnation. A community hamburger and hot dog barbecue was served after the ceremony. Above from left to right are Jerry McKinnon, Alan Doctor, Louis Fedor, Buddy Campo, Mel McColloch, Fay James and Brian Griffin. Below, Don Bowman Patriot of the Year Curtis Rhone is escorted to the podium by past-Post Commander Karina Tiwana.
By Greg Sanders
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