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To Washington DC with Honor Flight
One of the most fun things that I have done for the last couple of summers has been to volunteer as a photographer for an organization called Honor Flight. This is an organization that has taken on the task of sending our WWII veterans back to DC to see their war memorials. It is one of the most fun things that I have ever done with my camera!! This July, I got to take a trip with them, It was an incredible time. We owe so much to our veterans!! To spend this time with them and hear some of their stories, is something that I will NEVER forget. It is impossible to share time with them and not shed some tears!
So here are a few pictures of the trip.
Our WWII vets are said to be dying at about 1,000 a day. There are all in their late 80's and early 90's. They still refer to each other as "the boys". Many need help getting around so there are Guardians that travel with them to help them.
They really are a happy group of men and women! This lady was traveling with her father. What an honor IMHO.
I love the clouds from above.
This 11 year old boy has raised over $13,000 to help send our veterans to DC. Great kid that we need more like in our country!!
Southwest Airlines donates hundreds of seat every year for this cause. Great airlines!! The pilot of this flight wanted a picture with Justin.
They were given a motorcycle escort from Baltimore to DC.
Expectations were high.
Part of Arlington National Cemetery.
At the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
Thankful people everywhere.
This lady is 93 and was given this at the Women's Memorial.
This was much larger than I imagined!
This is the whole group of us.
I fear I have gotten a bit carried away. More pics here:
http://ront.smugmug.com/Honor-Flight-INW/Honor-Flight-2011/Honor-FlightJuly-2011/18208039_4QJM2b#P-1-12
So here are a few pictures of the trip.
Our WWII vets are said to be dying at about 1,000 a day. There are all in their late 80's and early 90's. They still refer to each other as "the boys". Many need help getting around so there are Guardians that travel with them to help them.
They really are a happy group of men and women! This lady was traveling with her father. What an honor IMHO.
I love the clouds from above.
This 11 year old boy has raised over $13,000 to help send our veterans to DC. Great kid that we need more like in our country!!
Southwest Airlines donates hundreds of seat every year for this cause. Great airlines!! The pilot of this flight wanted a picture with Justin.
They were given a motorcycle escort from Baltimore to DC.
Expectations were high.
Part of Arlington National Cemetery.
At the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
Thankful people everywhere.
This lady is 93 and was given this at the Women's Memorial.
This was much larger than I imagined!
This is the whole group of us.
I fear I have gotten a bit carried away. More pics here:
http://ront.smugmug.com/Honor-Flight-INW/Honor-Flight-2011/Honor-FlightJuly-2011/18208039_4QJM2b#P-1-12
"The question is not what you look at, but what you see". Henry David Thoreau
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Nikon D600, Nikon 85 f/1.8G, Nikon 24-120mm f/4, Nikon 70-300, Nikon SB-700, Canon S95
http://ront.smugmug.com/
Nikon D600, Nikon 85 f/1.8G, Nikon 24-120mm f/4, Nikon 70-300, Nikon SB-700, Canon S95
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Sam
rpcrowe, I thanks you for your service also!
Ron
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Tom