CSEMARTIN Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 I've been talking about doing it for a long time, and I finally applied to go on the Honor Flight as a Guardian and escort a WWII Veteran to see the WWII Memorial in Washington. We're going on 9/14, and I feel very priveleged to be a part of this experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 http://www.honorflight.org/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ima45dv8 Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 I've been talking about doing it for a long time, and I finally applied to go on the Honor Flight as a Guardian and escort a WWII Veteran to see the WWII Memorial in Washington. We're going on 9/14, and I feel very priveleged to be a part of this experience. Forensics Doc made a cool post about it here... http://www.brianenos...dpost&p=1454496 I was lucky enough to get the first-person version of it over the phone. Very exciting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSEMARTIN Posted July 28, 2011 Author Share Posted July 28, 2011 This will be my first trip, and I'm not entirely sure what to expect. I just feel like it's something I should do. Since these Vets are getting up there in age, there is always a (potential) need for physicians on these trips. The gentleman that called me at my home tonight sounded genuinely thankful that I had applied to go with them. I'm the one that should be thanking them. This is a great honor for me, and I am feeling pride I've never felt before. I don't know how to explain it. I think this will be a trip I will never forget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranger Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 My dad is a WW2 vet - they are truly a special generation. He left the farm, fought the big war, got wounded and frost bite too, came home, used the GI Bill, married, and raised me. He and mom are still alive and living independent at 86. I truly believe that America is successful because of the sacrifices of that generation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racer377 Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 I've been talking about doing it for a long time, and I finally applied to go on the Honor Flight as a Guardian and escort a WWII Veteran to see the WWII Memorial in Washington. We're going on 9/14, and I feel very priveleged to be a part of this experience. Thank you for volunteering!! And thank you Flex for posting the link to the site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitedog Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 It will be something you never forget. Back in the 80's I was able to bring my dad and his friend back to Europe. I'll never forget the look in thier eyes. Yer doing a good thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSEMARTIN Posted August 31, 2011 Author Share Posted August 31, 2011 We're getting close! Our pre-flight meeting is on 9/11 and we head to DC on the 14th. I'm not sure what to expect, but I know it's going to be cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSEMARTIN Posted September 15, 2011 Author Share Posted September 15, 2011 I returned home early this morning. This was an experience of a lifetime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biloxi23 Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 We have about 40 police officers that are going to meet at the Joppa Temple at 0400 on the 21st of September. We will then do a blue lights and siren escort to teh Biloxi-Gulfport Regional Airport. After we did the escort last year with about 10 units, we've heard nothing but compliments from the veterans and the Ameican Legion and VFW. We do very few blue light escort, but this is one we all enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSEMARTIN Posted September 16, 2011 Author Share Posted September 16, 2011 We were escorted by the Patriot Guard, Missouri State Police and Illinois State Police. The interstate was blocked the last 30 miles of the trip. It was a sight to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSEMARTIN Posted September 16, 2011 Author Share Posted September 16, 2011 Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkballedtarget Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 This is a very cool thing to do for some very special people in this country. Hats off to you sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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