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Ben Walker, Liz Quintana, Rachelle Harding, and Alex Roher Shane Kruchten and Buddy Graham and Kyrie Bloem with Hayley and Clive Goldberg Shelby Burdette with Dottie, Emily Andrada with Sassy, Kyla Buford with Bean, Andres Orozco with Ernie, Hailey Isbell with Radar, Cassie Bostrom with Maverick, and Tom Patterson with Forest Rebecca Virgil, Andrew and Brenda Dale, and Pam and Gregg Marks Mimi and Brian Lukacz with David Moss Douglas, Christina, and Violet Sterling Tracy and Matt Harrick Briana Duffield with Nala and Nicky Moore with Moose Steven and Marina Smith Sally and Larry Sebeckis "Be the Light" Gala Shelter to Soldier, a nonprofit organization that adopts dogs from local shelters and trains them to become service dogs for post-9/11 veterans suffering from invisible wounds, hosted its 13th Annual "Be the Light" Gala, presented by SDBotox. e event raised critical funds for Shelter to Soldier's programs serving the nation's veterans and homeless dogs in need of a forever home and a life of purpose. Guests enjoyed an evening of musical entertainment, libations, and small bites, followed by a gourmet three-course dinner with sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean and inspiring testimonials from veteran recipients. e celebration included swag bags, memorable moments with Shelter to Soldier trainees, graduates, and team members, and a lively silent and live auction, emceed by Clint Bell. PHOTOGRAPHY BY JENNIFER NELSON ranchandcoast.com 122 OCTOBER 2025 RANCH & COAST MAGAZINE