The trip can be very emotional for the veterans. For some of them, it's the first time visiting our country's memorials and historical sites. For others, it's the first time they've felt comfortable enough to open up about their own war time history.
Honor Flight Chicago created a touching documentary highlighting the journey that the veterans take to Washington D.C. My favorite part is when they show the flight home. The veterans start singing "God Bless America" and then there's a mail call. All the veterans get letters from friends, family and even strangers, thanking them for their service.
The documentary is about 10 minutes (a little longer than the videos I usually post here), but I was really moved by it and had to share:
Honor Flight Chicago puts so much work into each one of these flights to make it a meaningful experience for the veterans. If you want to help honor these brave men and women, the organization is always looking for volunteers. It's also holding a fundraiser this Friday. Here are the details:
Friday, July 13
4:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Ralph's Restaurant
2245 Kennedy Rd
Bristol, IL
4:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Ralph's Restaurant
2245 Kennedy Rd
Bristol, IL
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My friend's father, John Skwira, recently returned from the Honor Flight Chicago experience. It was every bit like this video, and is a great program.
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