VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System’s Veterans Day Car Show & Barbeque was a success

VA hosts events throughout the year for Veterans, their families, and the community. Robert Johnson, Chief for the Center for Development and Civic Engagement, sees it as a way for VA to show appreciation and to honor our nation's heroes.

With nearly 300 cars registered and more than 3,000 in attendance, organizers considered the event to be a great success. “There was enough food to feed thousands,” said a Veteran cooking on the grill. “If everyone ate one hotdog or hamburger, we feed nearly 3,000 people”.

While the Car Show and BBQ honored Veterans of all branches of service, this one had special meaning for a certain subset of those at the event.

“What a better way to spend the Marine Corps 248th birthday than with other Veterans,” said U.S. Marine Corps Veteran and VA employee Ken Covington.

Edmond Talley, housekeeping aid and retired U.S. Army Veteran, commented on the heartwarming atmosphere saying, “This is a great event socializing with employees and Veterans, even if I’m working.”

VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System is devoted to improving Veterans lives through Whole Health. In addition to treating and diagnosing medical conditions, VA works with Veterans to ensure total well-being.  In many ways, this Car Show and BBQ isn’t just about food and vintage automobiles but fostering a community spirit and sense of family among Veterans, families, caregivers, survivors and staff.

See more photos of Veterans, vendors, VA staff, volunteers and the cars or trucks that made this day a success: Veterans Day Car Show and Barbeque | Flickr