I need your help.
In September, I will be accompanying a 92-year old friend who is a combat veteran of WWII to the WWII memorial in DC.
It's a project of Honor Flight - the veterans have an all-expense-paid tour in DC for two days. I will go at my own expense as his official guardian on the trip.
Dick Plowden flew P-47 Thunderbolts in ground support for the troops. He had to eject once when his engine was shot up; he made it back to our lines and got right back in a cockpit to fly again. Dick later became a Colonel in the U.S.A.F. reserves. Some of you might recall that I wrote about him here before.
Here's a pic of Dick with his crew chief in front of his plane during the war:
Here he is as he appears today, holding a model of a P-47 that carries his old unit colors:
If you would like to help me honor him on this trip, here's how. On the return flight, there will be "mail call." At this time we will give each vet on the flight cards and letters from people who just want to say that they appreciate his service in the war.
The picture below explains the procedure. My objective is to see that Dick receives at least 100 cards and letters. You can forward this .JPG file to your friends and ask them if they can help too. I know this will be an exceptional memory for this old vet who will probably not be with us much longer.
The WWII vets are dying out now at the rate of around 1,000 per day. This is your chance to wish at least one of them some well-deserved good will. It would mean so much to him and to me if you would take the time to do this. This will be a secret from him until he gets the mail. Thanks in advance! You guys and gals are terrific.
John
In September, I will be accompanying a 92-year old friend who is a combat veteran of WWII to the WWII memorial in DC.
It's a project of Honor Flight - the veterans have an all-expense-paid tour in DC for two days. I will go at my own expense as his official guardian on the trip.
Dick Plowden flew P-47 Thunderbolts in ground support for the troops. He had to eject once when his engine was shot up; he made it back to our lines and got right back in a cockpit to fly again. Dick later became a Colonel in the U.S.A.F. reserves. Some of you might recall that I wrote about him here before.
Here's a pic of Dick with his crew chief in front of his plane during the war:
Here he is as he appears today, holding a model of a P-47 that carries his old unit colors:
If you would like to help me honor him on this trip, here's how. On the return flight, there will be "mail call." At this time we will give each vet on the flight cards and letters from people who just want to say that they appreciate his service in the war.
The picture below explains the procedure. My objective is to see that Dick receives at least 100 cards and letters. You can forward this .JPG file to your friends and ask them if they can help too. I know this will be an exceptional memory for this old vet who will probably not be with us much longer.
The WWII vets are dying out now at the rate of around 1,000 per day. This is your chance to wish at least one of them some well-deserved good will. It would mean so much to him and to me if you would take the time to do this. This will be a secret from him until he gets the mail. Thanks in advance! You guys and gals are terrific.
John
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