Soldiers "blown away" by Manteca welcome

This is from the "welcome home" party Manteca threw for the 118 Maintenance Support Group returning from "the war zone."

I'm a little cynical about these type of things usually. But I have to admit the appreciation to the people of Manteca seemed sincere. About 2/3 of the way through the video clip, Sgt Murile tells us how the soldiers were really impressed by the turn-out and the welcome Manteca gave them. "The whole town turned out!" said and she mentioned the "bikini girls" that lined the parade route. Sorry no video of that.

Also I hope the Manteca City Council notes she mentioned a that some soldiers didn't hang around in the evening but instead went out on the town to have a drink -- which she said was well deserved "after all they've been through." I couldn't agree more and I wish the Manteca City Council would bear that in mind when they are considering granting the liquor license at tonight's meeting. After all we just welcomed home these soldiers who fought in a place where all booze is outlawed. Has that made that country a nice peaceful place? No! And do we in America want to live under islamofacism or any other kind of religious dictates? No! Do we want the Manteca City Council to tell us if we can have a drink or not? I would say no!