Memorial day weeked at the Brad Pennington household in San Jose primarily consisted of your standard spring activities such as barbequeing or enjoying the fresh air of California. There's nothing better to Brad Pennington in the spring or summer than a great steak or a rack of spare ribs. San Jose doesn't have that much of a barbeque scene, which was a bit disappointing. Tacos and quesadilas had to suffice for Brad. The fare was okay, but nothing particularly special. Silicon Valley has some of the more "hip" and places with the most "going on", but a lot of that is just talk. However, the real meaning of Memorial Day is not lost upon Brad Pennington. Most people fail to realize that the Pennington family has an initmate connection with the military dating back to the American Revolution. Some of them had died in various conflicts, others survived to carry on the family name. Memorial day is a time for the Penningtons to remember the fallen and those who fought for their nation. Brad didn't choose to enter the military, but he always takes the opportunity to honor the troops. Perhaps during the offseason Brad may undertake an NSFL sponsored tour of the troops overseas.
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