Biloxi23 Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 This morning we escorted two buses of WWII vets from the local Joppa Temple to the airport in Gulfport. Man, you should ahve seen all those blue strobes in the dark. There were about 50 police motors in the lead, with more in teh middle and rear, and maybe 50 or so marked and unmarked units. I was near the front and looked in my rearview as we came over a bridge on I-10, and it was a sight to see. The last time I sw that many sets of blue lights it was not near as pleasant, as it was an officer's funeral. It was special talking to the honor vets, as they are fast disappearing. Since they started the sign up for this flight, three of the guys passed away. Here's a big OOOOOOORah to the greatest generation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Sparky Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Gerald, I'm also a cop (will complete 40 years next month). My Father-In-Law is a WWII Veteran and got to go on an Honor Flight in May. We were at Midway Airport in Chicago to welcome the flight back. The airport was full of people with American Flags, band playing. I did not get to escort him to the airport, but with my wife and oldest daughter and her family and my Mother-In-Law, got to welcome him home. I will never forget that experience; it brings tears to my eyes just thinking about it. He's in his mid 80's, but was like a kid in a candy store as he and his fellow veterans were welcomed home that night. Thank you for escorting some of the bravest men in the world on their Honor Flight. Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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