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Veterans surprised during party
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On Friday, Dec. 16, Rick Breen and Matt Talbert of Rick Breen's Rapid Lube & Wash visited the Northeast Louisiana War Veterans Home's annual Christmas party to distribute gifts to seven Veteran residents.  

Since 1985, the employees of Rick Breen's Rapid Lube and Wash have taken up a collection to buy the company owners, Rick Breen and Rachel Patterson, a Christmas gift.  

General Manager, Matt Talbert decided to take a unique approach and do something different as the company celebrates their 27th Christmas together. 
"Being an Army Veteran, I wanted to do something special for the Northeast Louisiana War Veterans Home.  I talked it over with Rick, who is an Air Force Veteran, himself, and Rachel.  We decided to see what we could do," said Talbert.
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