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Last Day in D.C. Honor Flight Veterans
Veterans complete emotional tour of D.C. memorials and Fort McHenry.
In brief
Veterans complete emotional tour of D.C. memorials and Fort McHenry. Veterans conclude Honor Flight with visits to presidential memorials, naval sites, and Fort McHenry where 'The Star-Spangled Banner' was born. Originally reported by Valleynewslive.
Final Day Begins
Veterans started their last Honor Flight day at the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial in Washington, D.C.
Roosevelt Memorial Visit
Veterans explored seven acres and four outdoor rooms dedicated to each of Roosevelt’s terms in office.
Veteran Reflection
One veteran said, 'We gotta work for everything we get and be proud of what we do.'
“I mean, we gotta work for everything we get and be proud of what we do”
Navy Memorial
Veterans visited the U.S. Navy Memorial, taking in the plaza’s world map floor and Lone Sailor statue.
Vietnam Veteran's View
A Vietnam veteran said, 'It’s great. You’ve got that feeling that you were him at one time.'
“It’s great. You’ve got that feeling that you were him at one time”
Fort McHenry Visit
Veterans walked past artillery at Fort McHenry where 'The Star-Spangled Banner' was born.
The bottom line
Veterans conclude Honor Flight with visits to presidential memorials, naval sites, and Fort McHenry where 'The Star-Spangled Banner' was born.
