studioseven
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I had applied to be a Guardian for an Old Glory Honor Flight. Early last year I was finally selected but unfortunately the organizers had to cancel the flight due to Covid. A month ago I was notified that they were resuming the flights and was asked if I still wanted to be a Guardian. I couldn't respond yes quick enough. Our flight left yesterday with 99 Veterans from Korea and Vietnam, 80 Guardians and about 10 members of the Old Glory Board. What a once in a lifetime trip. Despite forecast for rain all day not a drop fell. The Veterans were treated to some of the museums and memorials in the area. But more importantly they were able to meet and form new friendships with fellow Vet's. But the most soul touching memories I will never forget were how all the people treated us. Everywhere someone was there waving flags, banners and signs, congratulating all the Vets. But the best was when we returned home. The local media had put the word out about our flight and what time we returned. There was easily over a thousand people crammed into our airport to show support for our veterans. All of us left with warm hearts and tears in our eyes. Things haven't been that good lately due to civil unrest, racial unrest, political unrest and Covid. But last night I was never prouder to be an American and a Vet and not necessarily in that order.
Seven
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