Local Employees Pleasantly Surprise Local Veterans On Friday, December 16, 2011, 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. The Northeast Louisiana War Veterans Home gave Rick Breen's Rapid Lube & Wash the wish lists of seven Veterans. In addition to the various activities planned for the party, Talbert and other Rick Breen's employees were given the opportunity to distribute gifts to the Veterans. "We bought items on their wish lists and a few extra things. When we were done handing out gifts, I got a chance to thank the Veterans for their service to our Country. It was a rewarding experience, giving back to those who gave so much of themselves for our freedom," Talbert added. The Northeast Louisiana War Veterans Home in Monroe is coordinated by Veterans' Affairs and is located at 6700 Highway 165 North. Rick Breen's Rapid Lube & Wash operates four locations in Monroe, West Monroe and Ruston. For more information, please contact Matt Talbert (318) 381-4832 or matt@rickbreens.com