Valentines Day USO Show

February 14th, the UAW Local 2069 Veterans Committee of Dublin, Virginia had the honor and privilege to help the Salem Veterans Hospital kick off the National Week of Salute. Across the nation during this week special emphasis is placed on hospitalized veterans with a wide array of special activities and programming.

This past Valentines Day was no exception. The committee was very proud to help highlight the week with sponsorship of a USO Show. With the auditorium decked in red hearts and cupids, three very lovely ladies from NY City made up the trio called the Liberty Belles.

The Liberty Belles is a nostalgic 1940s Troupe reminiscent of the “Andrews Sisters.” These three ladies took the veteran patients on a sentimental journey, crooning classic hits such as “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy,” “Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree,” “I’ll Be Seeing You,” “God Bless America,” and “Thanks for the Memory.” The show included time era costumes, hairstyles and dance numbers. The ladies interacted with the veteran audience openly and sincerely. Many of the patients blushed and were delighted as the red smudges of lipstick were left on their faces.

Prior to the show, the ladies spent time in some of the worst stricken wards to spread some genuine care and joy among the many veteran patients who were too disabled to attend. The smiles they made that day were priceless and worth all efforts. Check out www.uso.org to learn more about the USO.