In 2008, the company I worked for sponsored several Honor Flights for its retirees and I was fortunate to accompany WWII veterans as an Honor Flight Guardian. It was truly a moving experience and a great day, from the flight, the water cannon salute at the airport in DC upon our arrival, the tour guides, and the staff of the Honor Flight. It was, as all Honor Flights are, perfectly coordinated with the chance to see the WWII Memorial, the Lincoln Memorial, the Vietnam Memorial, the Korean War Memorial, the Marine Corp Iwo Jima Memorial, and Arlington with the changing of the guard ceremony.
Perhaps the most impressive event was when Bob Dole visited our Honor Flight Veterans. I was told that he would take the time almost every day back then, making a stop when Honor Flights arrived in DC. He worked tirelessly on behalf of disabled veterans for decades and had the utmost respect for all veterans. Wish we had senators with half that dedication to our armed forces today. Rest in peace Bob.
Perhaps the most impressive event was when Bob Dole visited our Honor Flight Veterans. I was told that he would take the time almost every day back then, making a stop when Honor Flights arrived in DC. He worked tirelessly on behalf of disabled veterans for decades and had the utmost respect for all veterans. Wish we had senators with half that dedication to our armed forces today. Rest in peace Bob.
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