Tribute to Victims of Terrorist Attack

September 19, 2001

 
What:
First Annual LAPD vs. LASD Baseball Game
When:
Saturday, September 22, 2001, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where:
El Cariso County Park, 13100 Hubbard Street, Sylmar, 818-267-2757
Who:

Manny Mota, Los Angeles Dodger, Manny Mota International Foundation

Richard Alarcon, California State Senator

Tony Cardenas, California State Assemblyman

Zev Yaroslavsky, Los Angeles County Supervisor

Alex Padilla, Los Angeles City Council President

Dennis Zine, Los Angeles City Councilman

Felipe Fuentes, Los Angeles City Deputy Mayor

Lee Baca, Los Angeles County Sheriff

Bernard C. Parks, Los Angeles Police Chief

Sylmar: The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department (LASD), and the Manny Mota International foundation planned this event several months ago. Due to the recent loss of New York City Police Officers, Fire Fighters, and innocent civilians, the LAPD and the LASD would like to continue with this event to help in the healing process and to pay tribute and rally for those who perished.
There will be a baseball game between the LAPD and the LASD as well as;

Toy Drive for underprivileged children

Free health fair clinic

Recruitment booths

Live band concert

Food and beverages

Sport contests

Prize drawings and giveaways

For further information contact Officer Michael Scott, Event Coordinator, at 818-362-3415 or 818-314-8998. This media advisory was prepared by Public Information Officer Jason Lee, Media Relations Section 213-485-3586.