This is how Vietnam War veterans will be honored at the World Series
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On behalf of the upcoming film Last Flag Flying, Amazon Studios partnered with We Are The Mighty to donate two World Series tickets to a lucky veteran in the Los Angeles area.
When Army veteran Greg Alaimo was told he'd won tickets to the World Series, he couldn't believe it. "You won't believe it either!" he told We Are The Mighty.
Alaimo, a Vietnam War veteran and Bronze Medal recipient, had assisted the Los Angeles Dodgers in finding recommendations for Vietnam War veterans for their Hero Of The Game. After Alaimo received the final list (which includes men like Medal of Honor recipient Ray Vargas and Charlie Plumb, who was a POW for 6 years during the war), he realized he wanted to meet the men on it.
"The heroes they chose are amazing. I called my contact and thanked him for allowing me to participate. I then asked if I could purchase two tickets. He regretfully indicated no tickets were available. I wanted to visit with those chosen for this is the first time the Dodgers have honored Vietnam veterans at a World Series."
That's when Amazon teamed up with We Are The Mighty to give out another set of tickets.
"When I was contacted about winning the tickets I thought it was a joke. I'm holding two great tickets for [Game Two] and I'll meet those representing all Vietnam Vets — amazing."
They're not the only "amazing" ones. Alaimo has an impressive service history himself — during Active Duty and beyond. After fighting in Vietnam with the First Infantry Division, Alaimo returned home and became "the go-to guy" if veterans need help. A member of American Legion Hollywood Post 43, Alaimo says it's important for him to connect with the veteran community because he doesn't want them to be treated the way he was after he returned from Vietnam.
"They need to know we respect them and are grateful for their sacrifice, as well as the sacrifice of their families."
Alaimo will be taking his good friend, and fellow veteran advocate, Charlie Cusumano with him to the game. We asked who they'll be rooting for:
"Duh????? Go Blue! DODGERS!!!!!"
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