Veterans Day Deals and Stories in Southern California | FOX 11 LA

Honoring Veterans with Events and Deals

• ⚾ The Dodgers hosted a Veterans Day event at Dodger Stadium, inviting 350 active-duty service members, veterans, and their families for batting practice, playing catch, and stadium tours.
• 🤝 A resource fair was also part of the Dodgers' event, offering helpful information and support services to the military community.

Restaurant and Dining Offers

• 🍳 Norms offered a complimentary "four deuces" (two eggs, two sausages, two bacon strips, two hotcakes) to vets and current military members upon showing ID.
• 🥧 Pali's Pies provided a free slice of pie to veterans and active service members with no purchase necessary, just a military ID.
• 뷔 Golden Corral offered a free dinner buffet and drink to veterans and current service members.
• 🇬🇷 The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill's "Heroes for Heroes" promotion gave veterans 25% off all Heroes and hero combo meals.

Community Support and Personal Stories

• 🎗️ FOX 11 highlighted their "Camo Our Cause" initiative, encouraging viewers to wear camo or donate to go.fox11.com/usvets to help veterans find hope, housing, and homes.
• 💬 A personal story shared the impact of military service on friendships and life experience, emphasizing that life experience can be as valuable as professional experience.
• 🏅 A touching anecdote revealed a father who served in Vietnam and was awarded the Bronze Star, a detail he kept quiet about until after his passing, highlighting the hidden heroism among us.