Veterans honor flight

[Keith Molden]

volunteer for every 2 of us last Thursday I had the pleasure of going to Washington DC on an honor flight. It was truely one of the best things I have done. There were a little over 70 of us veterans as well as a volunteer for every 2 veterans. A lot of the veterans were in wheel chairs and one was a WWII vet at the age of 98. I walked more than I have in the last 10 years at one time, these old legs sure let me know about it too, but I did it. We were treated with so much friendship and every memorial was explained in such a way that I had never heard. Our guardians (is what the volunteers are called) stayed by our side at all times and took care of everything for us. There was a DR. and 2 medics with us all the time. We even had a full bird Col. a light Col. a Major and a Sgt. Major that met us in DC and assisted with the wheel chair folks during our stay. When we got back to Columbus there was a welcome group of I know must have been well over 3oo people to welcome us home because we never got that at all when we came home from Viet Nam. If you have not gone on an Honor Flight yet, I sure urge you vets to get on the list. You will never regret it.

 

[dhermesc]

Our local high school sends students to accompany veterans to DC.


https://www.bing.com/videos/search?...+honor+flights+high+school+students&FORM=VDRE

 

[Keith Molden]

Our local high school sends students to accompany veterans to DC.


https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=Wamego+KS,+honor+flights+high+school+students&qpvt=Wamego+KS,+honor+flights+high+school+students&FORM=VDRE

We had 2 high school students on our flight helping the guardians, good kids and a big help

 

[Goose]

About ten years ago, my wife and I were waiting to board a flight at Reagan Airport in DC. They announced that an honor flight from Indiana was arriving at the next gate.

The airline people gave all of us a small U.S. flag, and when the vets deplaned they were met by a standing ovation. I don't think there were too many dry eyes in that area of the airport.

 

[blueridge]

volunteer for every 2 of us last Thursday I had the pleasure of going to Washington DC on an honor flight. It was truely one of the best things I have done. There were a little over 70 of us veterans as well as a volunteer for every 2 veterans. A lot of the veterans were in wheel chairs and one was a WWII vet at the age of 98. I walked more than I have in the last 10 years at one time, these old legs sure let me know about it too, but I did it. We were treated with so much friendship and every memorial was explained in such a way that I had never heard. Our guardians (is what the volunteers are called) stayed by our side at all times and took care of everything for us. There was a DR. and 2 medics with us all the time. We even had a full bird Col. a light Col. a Major and a Sgt. Major that met us in DC and assisted with the wheel chair folks during our stay. When we got back to Columbus there was a welcome group of I know must have been well over 3oo people to welcome us home because we never got that at all when we came home from Viet Nam. If you have not gone on an Honor Flight yet, I sure urge you vets to get on the list. You will never regret it.

I went 3 years ago, my son went as my guardian. Sure glad i went then could not do it now, without wheel chair. we had extra wheel chairs and at the changing of the guard and Vietnam memorials my son pushed me in one sure made it easy on me. I left from Purdue airport, Lafayette in. I guess that is Amelia Airhart Airport, Purdue paid for her Plane and trip.

 

[SweetFeet]

volunteer for every 2 of us last Thursday I had the pleasure of going to Washington DC on an honor flight. It was truely one of the best things I have done. There were a little over 70 of us veterans as well as a volunteer for every 2 veterans. A lot of the veterans were in wheel chairs and one was a WWII vet at the age of 98. I walked more than I have in the last 10 years at one time, these old legs sure let me know about it too, but I did it. We were treated with so much friendship and every memorial was explained in such a way that I had never heard. Our guardians (is what the volunteers are called) stayed by our side at all times and took care of everything for us. There was a DR. and 2 medics with us all the time. We even had a full bird Col. a light Col. a Major and a Sgt. Major that met us in DC and assisted with the wheel chair folks during our stay. When we got back to Columbus there was a welcome group of I know must have been well over 3oo people to welcome us home because we never got that at all when we came home from Viet Nam. If you have not gone on an Honor Flight yet, I sure urge you vets to get on the list. You will never regret it.

I'll bet it was really something.

Thank you to all who have served in the military.

 

[flying belgian]

I just can't thank you veterans enough for what you have given me. I'm glad these honer flights are available to you. Sounds like it is a well organized trip.

 

[Gary Reif]

Thank you all for your service.

 

[Wdj]

My sincere thanks and deepest respect to all you vets. From one who never served, but reaps the benefit.

 

[38 Sears Roebuck]

X2, Thank you.

 

[trackrat]

ditto

 

[Ray,IN]

My Dad went in 2000, my BIL accompanied him. Dad_WWII Navy, BIL-RVN Navy. The trip meant a lot to both.
Welcome home Brothers! it's been a long time coming.
1SG, USA, retired.
My mom traced our unbroken family military service back to the revolutionary war.

 

[Olyj1947]

volunteer for every 2 of us last Thursday I had the pleasure of going to Washington DC on an honor flight. It was truely one of the best things I have done. There were a little over 70 of us veterans as well as a volunteer for every 2 veterans. A lot of the veterans were in wheel chairs and one was a WWII vet at the age of 98. I walked more than I have in the last 10 years at one time, these old legs sure let me know about it too, but I did it. We were treated with so much friendship and every memorial was explained in such a way that I had never heard. Our guardians (is what the volunteers are called) stayed by our side at all times and took care of everything for us. There was a DR. and 2 medics with us all the time. We even had a full bird Col. a light Col. a Major and a Sgt. Major that met us in DC and assisted with the wheel chair folks during our stay. When we got back to Columbus there was a welcome group of I know must have been well over 3oo people to welcome us home because we never got that at all when we came home from Viet Nam. If you have not gone on an Honor Flight yet, I sure urge you vets to get on the list. You will never regret it.

A bunch of us guys were at a Veteran's Day dinner and talking about the Honor Flights . One said he would like to take his wife! We all agreed and decided to do our own which we did! 46 with wives and/or children with some leaving Eppley in Omaha and some from Des Moines and all met in DC about noon. Spent 4 days and 3 nights there! One guy and his wife wrote a nice Thank You to us and stated the entire trip was so well planned they wouldn't have had to spend an extra cent as everything was covered! And the cost? $1569 each Still exchange Christmas cards with a number of the attendees!

 

[MarkinOhio]

volunteer for every 2 of us last Thursday I had the pleasure of going to Washington DC on an honor flight. It was truely one of the best things I have done. There were a little over 70 of us veterans as well as a volunteer for every 2 veterans. A lot of the veterans were in wheel chairs and one was a WWII vet at the age of 98. I walked more than I have in the last 10 years at one time, these old legs sure let me know about it too, but I did it. We were treated with so much friendship and every memorial was explained in such a way that I had never heard. Our guardians (is what the volunteers are called) stayed by our side at all times and took care of everything for us. There was a DR. and 2 medics with us all the time. We even had a full bird Col. a light Col. a Major and a Sgt. Major that met us in DC and assisted with the wheel chair folks during our stay. When we got back to Columbus there was a welcome group of I know must have been well over 3oo people to welcome us home because we never got that at all when we came home from Viet Nam. If you have not gone on an Honor Flight yet, I sure urge you vets to get on the list. You will never regret it.

Keith, I was fortunate enough to go on an honor flight out of Cincinnati on May 21 of this year. 88 total vets including 2 WW2 vets, 3 Korean War vets, and the rest of us were Vietnam vets. I almost canceled several times because of my wife being in hospice care. In fact she passed away almost exactly 24 hours before I was supposed to be at CVG Airport. Both sides of the family, mine and hers finally convinced me to go which I reluctantly did. I was very glad that I did though. I got to say my final goodbyes to 3 of my friends on the Vietnam Veterans Wall, reunited with one of my high school classmates whom I hadn’t seen since we graduated in 1967, and made some new friends. Since May I have attended 2 more Honor Flights homecoming’s to welcome home those on the flight just like I was so appreciative to those who came out on a Wednesday night to welcome not only family members but strangers. Many of those in the welcome line were not even born yet when Vietnam was going on. The last welcoming was on Sept 22 at Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio. It was in celebration of the 20th anniversary of the first Honor Flight departing from Dayton. The Air Force used 2 of the giant C 17 cargo planes to take well over 100 veterans to DC that Sunday. It was once again an honor to be there welcoming them home. I highly recommend that anyone who is eligible to contact their local chapter and get signed up. It makes for a long day but it’s a day that you will always remember.

 

[flying belgian]

So sorry to hear of your wife passing. Glad you and your family made the decision together to continue with the flight. I bet it is what your wife would have wanted.
Thank you for your service. May you and your family have peace in your hearts.

 

[MarkinOhio]

So sorry to hear of your wife passing. Glad you and your family made the decision together to continue with the flight. I bet it is what your wife would have wanted.
Thank you for your service. May you and your family have peace in your hearts.

Thank you for the kind words. When I got the word that I had been chosen to go on the flight she was happier than I had seen her in a long while. So I know that she would have wanted me to go. It was still very difficult leaving though!