53rd Honor Flight to fly QC veterans to Washington D.C. in May

(KWQC) – Honor Flight of the Quad Cities this week introduced it should fly greater than 90 veterans to Washington D.C. on its 53rd Honor Flight Might 24.

Many of the veterans on the upcoming Honor Flight served throughout the Vietnam battle, and a few are visiting “the wall” for the primary time, in response to a media launch.

The veterans can be accompanied by 60 volunteer “guardians” who will help them all through the day.

“This Flight can be designated because the ‘HY-VEE FLIGHT #12′ in honor of the various donations, and unbelievable help Honor Flight has acquired from Quad Metropolis Space Hy-Vee shops,” in response to the discharge. “The Flight Commander can be a veteran Honor Flight board member, Debbie Geisler. Debbie has been on eight Honor Flights prior to now and can be assisted by Deputy Commander Mike Haney, and three veteran bus captains. Debbie and a number of other of the guardians are Hy-Vee workers.”

Well being and security can be of prime significance, in response to the discharge. Masks can be worn by all contributors at any time when they’re required by native rules.

Round 10 p.m. Might 24, the veterans will return to the Quad Metropolis Worldwide Airport. The general public is invited to come back to the airport and provides the veterans a heat reception and welcome residence, in response to the discharge.

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