Posted on 05/17/2007 9:51:15 AM PDT by trooprally
The Walter Reed MOAB was honored to be placed over the entrance to a local Olney/Laytonsville, MD., restaurant, Dave's American Bistro, for their day long celebration.
Dave's American Bistro is located at 5500 Olney-Laytonsville Road, MD Rte. 108, just down the road from the Olney FReeps. The owner (BELOW LEFT in blue), who disavows any family relation to the "sheehag", Kevin Sheehan, along with his better half, Judy (BELOW RIGHT in yellow/blue stripe), opened the restaurant to all military personal for a day of free food, beer and music. But the idea started when he learned Maryland National guard Units, Brovo Co., 1st Battalion; 175th Infantry Regiment and the 99th MP's were heading out on May 25 for a month of training for their second tour in Iraq.
Looks like the Olney FReepers may have a new place to have lunch.
BELOW: Senior officers of the NG Unit. We got some email and web info from them.
There was a steady stream of military starting at noon. We set up the MOAB around 11AM and came back later that evening to take some pictures. Below are pictures of the activities later in the evening. There was a Hawaiian theme this day. Pictures by [Mrs] T.
Wish I could have been there! It looks like one heck of a shindig! Congratulations and much thanks to all who came up with the idea, and made this event an outstanding experience!
Looks like a party!
The Thanks go to the owners, Kevin and Judy. We also hooked them up to FR when there, so they’ll see your comments.
We found out about it from another Chamber member and just added our little bit.
[Mr] T
Big Bump!
It was great. Hopefully the next one will be even bigger. Just need to get the word out earlier.
[Mr] T
Sorry I missed everything..work called and I have no choice..see you all Memorial weekend though.
WONDERFUL! Only place I’ll eat when I’m in Olney except for Haliburton HQ
We'll be down there. Need to get some FReepers in Olney to hold down the Corner.
[Mr] T
But it is some real good food if I must say so myself. HeeeHeeHeee
And the coffee is even better. Especially on those freezing cold mornings.
[Mr] T
Most excellent!
Looks like a terrific place! Nice thread!
Draft or bottle?
They have both.
[Mrs T]
Come to Olney and join us. It is a great place. Got to get the everyone to visit.
[Mrs T]
ping to self to read later at a computer that will allow access to the pics!
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