# Last Day in D.C. Honor Flight Veterans

> Veterans complete emotional tour of D.C. memorials and Fort McHenry.
- Title: Last Day in D.C. Honor Flight Veterans · Valleynewslive
- Summary: Veterans complete emotional tour of D.C. memorials and Fort McHenry. Veterans conclude Honor Flight with visits to presidential memorials, naval sites, and…
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- Source: Valleynewslive — https://valleynewslive.com/2026/09/22/veterans-close-out-emotional-honor-flight-tour-with-visits-dc-memorials-fort-mchenry
- Published: 2026-09-22T19:03:05.214+00:00
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- Topics: honor flight, veterans, presidential memorials, us navy memorial, fort mchenry, star-spangled banner, news, local
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Veterans conclude Honor Flight with visits to presidential memorials, naval sites, and Fort McHenry where 'The Star-Spangled Banner' was born.