They normally hold off sweaty, mean men who want to get by them to something they really want. So when a number of the Chargers offensive line worked as guest bartenders at the Fleetwood Tuesday night, they should’ve felt right at home.
The players – Jeromey Clary, Nick Hardwick, Scott McCluskey, and Chris Dielman – were slaving behind the bar as part of a fundraising effort to help children of fallen military personnel and law enforcement officers.
Did they look comfortable? At times very comfortable.
While McCluskey seemed in control doling out limes, Clary had a little trouble controlling the foam on the pints he was serving. He told customers it wasn’t his fault. We believe you Jeromey.
For someone who readily admitted he’s a little lost behind the bar, “I know how to drink but I don’t know how to make it,” he told our crew, Dielman impressed us with his basic bartending skills.
“When they start asking for multiple things in their cocktails,” he said pausing and just shaking his head.
On the other side of the bar, we spotted Hardwick trying his hand at a little Tom Cruise “Cocktail” action with some drink shakers. “I’ve done better, but that was close,” he admitted.
And yes, there were a few group shots taken behind the bar – and we don’t mean pictures.
All in all, it was a fun night with some of our Chargers taking time out to help a good cause.
“It’s in San Diego. It’s something that’s dear to us. The whole offensive line is supporting it. It’s a good cause,” Hardwick said.
The cause is the Marine Corps Law Enforcement Foundation or MCLEF.
The Chargers offensive line will be donating $100 per man per rushing touch down this season. The proceeds will go to scholarships for children of Marines and federal law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty.
On Tuesday, tips and proceeds from an auction of items like a bat signed by Kouz and a ball signed by Peavy will go directly to the charity. The organization issues Treasury Bonds to the children to help with the costs of higher education.
“These kids are left on God’s mercy,” said Eric Torykian, VP Marine Corps Foundation. “For them to be upstanding members of our community their education is extremely important.”
Dielman has family in the military and likes to see the children are taken care of for those killed in action serving the U.S. “They’re out there fighting for us and keeping us safe, why wouldn’t I be here?” he said.
To help with the cause, root on the offensive line this season or go to the foundation’s website and donate directly.
