Leisure Chateau today hosted a vibrant Heroes’ Appreciation Barbeque, bringing together first responders, community leaders, and residents for a summer kickoff event dedicated to honoring local heroes. The event took place at 1:00 PM in the parking lot of the rehab and subacute care facility located at 962 River Avenue in Lakewood.
With representatives from the Lakewood Police Department, Lakewood Fire Department, Hatzolah of Central Jersey, EMS, Chaveirim and Lakewood First Aid in attendance, the event served as a heartfelt tribute to those who serve and protect the community daily.
Guests enjoyed music, delicious food fresh off the grill, and exciting giveaways, all set against the backdrop of a beautifully decorated summer setup. A large turnout of community members and staff came out in support, creating a festive and grateful atmosphere.
BBQ Attendee Shocked to Learn ‘Heroes’ Appreciation BBQ’ “Had No Hero Sandwiches!”
Upon arriving at a ‘Heroes Appreciation BBQ’ event on Thursday, Lakewood resident, Alex Grillman, was shocked to learn that the BBQ – dedicated to Lakewood’s First Responders and other local heroes – “had absolutely no ‘Hero Sandwiches’ on the menu!”
“There were all kinds of sandwiches being served,” Mr. Grillman said, “but not one ‘Hero sandwich’! That doesn’t make much sense at all! It’s a slap in the stomach of every hero who deserved to be honored with giant-sized ‘Hero sandwiches’ instead of the usual medium-sized sandwiches.”
Mr. Grillman told reporters that, upon assessing the dire situation, he quickly drove off to the local bakery and picked up “some of the largest submarine-rolls known to mankind!”
“I then returned to the event and prepared giant, five-feet-long hero sandwiches for the heroes,” Mr. Grillman said.
“Well,” he added, “heroism has its limits, because in the end, several of the heroes had to be treated for heartburn, acid indigestion and upset stomachs.”