MENLO PARK NEW JERSEY VETERANS HOME
DRIVE-BY PARADE 3-26-2022
Story and photos by: Ben Deutschman
Two weeks ago a young lady posted on social media, that she was looking for a few guys and gals to do a drive-by Parade to cheer up her Dad and Veteran, who can no longer attend Car Shows and Cruise Nights and currently resides in the Menlo Park New Jersey Veterans Home.
Almost as soon as the Post hit Social Media, it TOOK OFF. I stumbled across the Post sometime early last week, managed to contact Kate, and we went into hi gear, foot to the floor, contacting the Edison Police Department, nailing down a suitable staging area, coordinating efforts so we all spoke with one voice, and then hitting Social Media again with the finalized game plan.
The event was AMAZING, even with threatening weather, over 150 vehicles participated in the Drive-By Parade. A BIG shout out the Edison P.D., and the Officers who helped keep everyone safe, and the event running smoothly.
From what Kate told me, the Veterans who were gathered to see the Parade, and of Kate’s Dad, were buzzing about the vehicles they got to see, which translates into, guys and gals, YOU DID BEYOND GOOD!! Oh, and Kate, every Dad should have an Angel like you looking out for him