HONOR FLIGHT TO D.C.

A group called the Gold Star Mothers, recently organized a trip called, the Honor Flight. It was an opportunity to fly more than 80 veterans to Washington D.C. The veterans were taken to see the World War II Memorial, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, the Korean War Memorial, the Lincoln Memorial, the Marine Corps Memorial and lastly to witness the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery. The trip was paid for by private donations and contributions.

With more and more of our veterans reaching the age they can't travel to see these beautiful memorials, it is wonderful that this group is trying to honor those men and women who served in World War II by getting them to see what our country has built in their honor.

As I've mentioned before, Washington D.C. is one of Cindy and my favorite places to visit...and those memorials mentioned above...are some of our favorites as well.

Some years ago, as Cindy’s father approached 80, he desired to see the new WW II Memorial. He served in WW II and wanted to see the new Memorial that had just been completed. It became Cindy’s goal to get him there…and we did. We then proceeded to see the same sights as listed above. Cindy & I had seen them a number of times but it was the first for Cindy’s mom and dad.

Each memorial is quite awe inspiring, but particularly the changing of the guard at Arlington. It will send chills up your spine, and tears down your cheek. It is a beautifully patriotic thing to see.

Cindy & I want to take our children to see these sights at some time. If you haven’t been...you should take the opportunity. You will not be disappointed.

Dan