SoCal Honda dealers give away $15K in free gas to veterans, active and retired military members for Veterans Day

Generous car dealerships in Southern California are showering local military heroes with free tanks of gas for Veterans Day.

Honda dealers across Los Angeles County gave up to $70 in gasoline to active and retired military members as part of a two-day “Helpful Honda” campaign.

Navy veteran Chris Holder, 47, receives free gas during a SoCal Honda Veterans Day giveaway in Los Angeles. David Buchan for Ca Post
SoCal Honda gives free gas to drivers on Veterans Day in Los Angeles. David Buchan for Ca Post
Vietnam Veteran Michael Elrod, 78, participates in a SoCal Honda free gas giveaway. David Buchan for Ca Post
Veteran Luis Saucedo receives free gas. David Buchan for Ca Post

The giveaway was part of an effort to provide more than $15,000 worth of fuel across the region.

“Respect to Honda for respecting veterans,” veteran Michael Elrod, 78, told the California Post while getting a free tank in Los Angeles Wednesday.

“We should never forget those who served their country,” added veteran Luis Saucedo, 32.

Army veteran Timothy Richardson receives free gas. David Buchan for Ca Post
Army veteran Ryan Davis receives free gas. David Buchan for Ca Post
Cars line up for the free gas giveaway on Wednesday. David Buchan for Ca Post

The giveaway is part of the company’s long-running campaign to pump out free fuel in participating locations in the area.

“Helpful Honda” was launched in 2007 as part of an outreach effort to build public trust.

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