Los Alamitos Race Track salutes veterans with dedication of races
A patriotic opening ceremony, a celebration of the American Legion’s 100th anniversary, military vehicle and equipment displays, historical war exhibits in the main lobby and grandstand viewing area courtesy of the California State Military Museum, live music, and free interactive activities, games and pony rides for the children were all part of the inaugural Honoring Our Veterans Night at the Races at Los Alamitos Race Course on Saturday evening.
The event was also highlighted by 20 veterans and military members from the Orange County community being honored and hosted in the winner’s circle at Los Alamitos throughout the night’s racing program. Elected officials, which included California State Senator Tom Umberg and representatives from the offices of Congressman Harley Rouda, Assemblyman Tyler Diep, Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva, Orange County Supervisor Michelle Steel, plus Los Alamitos city council member Dean Grose and Cypress city council member Mariellen Yarc were on hand to honor and salute the veterans and military.