"Veterans Day is a powerful reminder of the courage and selflessness shown by those who served our country. At the Dodgers, we are proud to honor that service by creating meaningful memories with Veterans and their families. Partnering with the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health allows us to celebrate our veterans and show our commitment to their overall well-being."
"My dad was a veteran, and just watching what he had to go through in his recovery as a disabled American veteran, my heart is with him and all the other veterans with the sacrifice they have to give,"
"They often compare baseball and sports to what the military has and what they do, and it's just not a comparison. We might sacrifice not being at home for a while, and they're sacrificing their lives and being away from their families, and for the job they do for this country. I'm just proud to have a father who was in the military. I'm proud to be out here to support the veterans that are here today. The Dodgers do a great job every year, this is like my 10th time being out here and part of this, u"
Approximately 350 pre-selected active-duty service members from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, Space Force, and veterans attended a Veterans Day batting practice event at Dodger Stadium with their families. Attendees participated in batting practice, played catch on the field, and received private stadium tours. The World Series trophy was available for photos. Former Dodgers players Orel Hershiser, Dennis Powell, Kenny Landreaux and Billy Ashley signed autographs, posed for photographs, and helped instruct attendees. The Dodgers partnered with the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health to emphasize veteran celebration and well-being.
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