Recently our little family was able to be part of the welcome
home festivities for an area Honor Flight. If you have yet to hear about
this amazing group, here is the mission statement
from our Dayton, Ohio chapter:
"Honor Flight Dayton’s mission is to take veterans of WW II,
Korean, and the Vietnam War (s) and terminally-ill veterans
of any armed conflict to see their national memorials in
Washington,D.C. These trips are provided at no cost to
all qualified veterans which includes airfare, bus
transportation while in D.C., meals, tee-shirts, and disposable cameras.
In addition to escorting WWII, Korean, Vietnam, and terminally-ill
War Veterans from any war to Washington, DC, Honor Flight
Dayton also proudly honors (1) deceased Veterans who
never saw their memorials and (2) living Veterans who may never be
able to see their memorials. We accomplish this at the memorials by
conducting a ceremony that is referred to as Honoring Yesterday’s Heroes.
It is our desire to show the respect so richly deserved to the Veterans
who fall into these categories.
For those who would like to participate in this program, Honor Flight Dayton
requests a 5 x 7 photo of the Veteran, preferably while in the service. As part
of the ceremony, we will photograph an American flag along with the
Veteran’s picture
at the appropriate memorial(s).
After the trip, the family will receive an 8 x 10 color photo and a certificate
from Honor Flight Dayton honoring their Veteran. The original photo will
also be returned at this time. There is no charge for participating in this
program;
this is Honor Flight Dayton’s way of showing our respect and appreciation to our
Veterans in these categories."
This wonderful family was there to welcome home
a special man...he was one of my father's best friends on
the Dayton Fire Department. In my book, he is a two time hero!
WW II and a Fire Fighter!
My Mom and brother Jim
Bill and Grace
God Bless our veterans!
Hugs,
Susie Q
