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Wow, what a day it was for 90 veterans on Wednesday, April 27! Triad Honor Flight made it possible for this number of veterans, along with their guardians, to spend an exciting day in Washington, D.C.
The purpose of this visit was for veterans to visit the memorials dedicated to honor the service and sacrifices of themselves and their friends.
The large group flew out of the Piedmont Triad International Airport around 8:30 a.m. and landed an hour later at Reagan National Airport. Upon leaving and arriving at the airports, the American Airline’s airbus and its passengers were given a water cannon salute.
Memorials visited by the group were the following: Iwo Jima, Arlington, Air Force, World War II, Korean, and Vietnam.
Upon returning to Greensboro, the veterans were greeted by several hundred friends and family members applauding, waving American flags, passing out flowers, notes, a band playing patriotic music, etc.
Ninety sincere kudos to the board of directors of Triad Honor Flight, the caring and energetic coordinator (Alison Huber), the dozens of volunteers, and numerous generous sponsors.
For additional information about future Triad Honor Flights, you may visit their website at www.triadhonorflight.org or call 336-306-8710.
PHILLIP L. TILLMAN, retired USAF colonel
Burlington
This article originally appeared on Times-News: Letter: Triad Honor Flight takes veterans to memorials, recognizing their sacrifices
