Services offered to veterans at Stand Down are amazing and varied: they can have their court cases heard at Homeless Court, obtain prescription glasses made onsite, join any number of the twelve step programs, apply for housing through the V.A., blood glucose monitoring, podiatry care just to name a few.  So many sponsors and organizations are there to serve the troops.  The Medical Tent was very appreciative of the Glucose Monitoring units and supplies taht were donated on Friday by Edgemoor Hospital in Santee. 

Reps for Aspire House.  Destined to accomodate 40 wounded vets

Inside ECHO tent

The Galley

Delicious TriTip Roast being readied for the evening meal

Bob Filner instrumental in securing the grounds at San Diego High School 25 years ago 

San Diego Chief of Police addressing the troops

After attending a support group meeting this afternoon, I realized just how important this annual event is to so many people on so many different levels.  

I have been witness to the full spectrum of our human emotions.  I saw fear, anger, dread, suspicion, and doubt being exchanged for politeness, gratefulness, respect, affection and in so many cases love for one another as human beings.