The Cahaba Buffoons joined with the Veterans Coalition at their annual Care Bear event in support of the families of Soldiers who have been deployed on assignments. We've been working this gig for several years and truly enjoy this small measure of our appreciation for all the brave heroes in our armed forces. The above group shot with Santa and Mrs. Clause reflects some of the clowns who were presents. From left to right - Laffy Taffy, Chi Chi, Patches, Oreo, and Skeeter. Not pictured but also attending were Doc and Checkers.
Here's a picture of Skeeter dancing with one of his fans. Bill is a veteran of the service and always has a great time entertaining the children, husbands, and wives of our military personnel at this gig. Here he's dancing with one of his many admirers. 
Chi Chi (Jim Szeredy) is also a veteran having retired from the Army several years back. Jim is a traveling companion of mine and goes most anywhere that calls for a clowns involvement. Chi Chi came to us after first serving as a clown in El Paso, Texas. Here he's giving one of his fans one of his famous swan balloon sculptures.adds a whole new dimension to the term "Clowning Around"
Laffy Taffy in deep conversation with one of the attendees at the gig. He, along with Chi Chi and Patches participated in the Dutton Parade earlier in the morning prior to this event. I think it can be fairly stated that we were a bit tired at the conclusion of this fine day of clowning.
Oreo and Checkers came early and stayed late at this event. They've both participated in the Care Bear program since it's inception and always have a great time tying balloons and interacting with the crowd. Oreo and Checkers are both service veterans, Checkers is also retired military. Both are quite proud of the contributions made by this new generation of soldiers defending our nation and way of life.
Skeeter, Reeder Nunery, Bill Hogan, and Patches. Both Reeder and Bill are members of the Directors Staff of Cahaba Shrine. Bill Hogan is a highly decorated veteran and we are very proud to consider him a friend of the clown unit and a fellow Noble of Cahaba.
Here's a picture of Skeeter, Chi Chi, Doc, and Patches. Doc (Eddie Phillips) came late to this event today as he worked another clown gig for Hope Place (a group that assists and supports battered women and their children). I like to say that the Cahaba Buffoons are the public relations arm of the Temple and I truly believe that our constant involvement in community events not only cheers us as individuals but goes a long way in bringing to light what the Shrine's purpose is. The care of children of all ages and the support of our fantastic hospital system.
It's great to be a Shrine Clown - it's simply Fez-Tastic!
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