D.C. residents welcome North Dakota veterans for Western ND Honor Flight

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KMOT/KFYR) – Washington D.C. residents cheered on our nation’s heroes as they arrived at the Capital Sunday morning for the Western North Dakota Honor Flight.

Two D.C. residents, Scott and Deb Gould spent their morning welcoming our veterans at Dulles International Airport.

While they don’t have ties to North Dakota, they said they have an absolute respect for those who served.

It’s also their first time doing something like this, and they said it will definitely not be the last.

As the veterans came in, the Gould family couldn’t hold back their tears.

“It’s just a little bit of giving back and these men and women didn’t necessarily get this when they came back. It’s a honor and a privilege to do that. We’re glad they’re here to be able to come to DC for the day,” said Scott Gould.

The veterans spent most of today touring D.C.

On Monday, they’ll be visiting the U.S. Capitol among other sites before they return to Minot.

They’re scheduled to arrive at 7 p.m., and everyone is encouraged to gather at the airport and welcome them home.

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