Fellow Veterans and Friends of Veterans
As we know, the Secretary of the VA’s top assistants and Congressman Ted Lieu’s senior deputies seem to have intentionally lied to Veterans. and the general public about a “gate opening” ceremony being canceled because of gopher holes.
To the contrary, a “private ceremony” was held for these same entrusted public servants along with selected wealthy and powerful attendees, while everyday Veterans and local residents were intentionally deceived to and denied equal attendance.
Thus, nothing has changed as it’s “business as usual” and reminiscent of the days when Sue Young, former executive director of Veterans Park Conservancy (VPC), held her “private parties” for her wealthy cronies.
Now it’s Carolina Winston Barrie, a former member of VPC’s board of directors, who is continuing with this private and privileged tradition as the Gopher Gate “private ceremony” scam was her idea.
In fact, Carolina Barrie was able to accomplish what Sue Young was unable to achieve for nearly a quarter century, and that is to open the front gates and turn this sacred land into a public park—and she did it without an illegal “sharing agreement” but with the blessings of the Secretary of the VA. She’s even having her own special plaques made to hang on the front, which we will address at another time.
