North Dakota
North Dakota veterans receive hero's welcome in Washington, D.C.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KFYR) – North Dakota veterans arrived in the nation’s Capital Sunday to cheers and thank yous from a large crowd.
More than 100 veterans are in Washington, D.C. on the Western North Dakota Honor Flight.
The veterans said this welcome was unexpected and emotional. Washington, D.C. resident and Vietnam veteran Jim Larson said welcoming his fellow veterans here is important.
“I’m a veteran and I appreciate all the guys. I was a Vietnam veteran. Nobody came out to see us when we came back. I feel it’s my responsibility to help these guys out,” said Larson.
The veterans will spend Sunday and Monday touring Washington, D.C. They’re scheduled to return to the Bismarck airport Monday at 7 p.m. Everyone is encouraged to gather at the airport and welcome them home.
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