# Veterans Greeted at Hector Airport After Honor Flight

> Over 200 veterans returned home from Honor Flight, greeted by crowds at Hector International Airport.
- Title: Veterans Greeted at Hector Airport After Honor Flight
- Summary: Over 200 veterans returned home from Honor Flight, greeted by crowds at Hector International Airport. More than 200 veterans returned home from Honor Flight…
- Keywords: honor flight, veterans, hector international airport, korean war, dale erickson, louann erickson, news, local, Greeted, Hector, Airport, Honor
- Source: Valleynewslive — https://valleynewslive.com/2026/09/23/veterans-greeted-hector-international-airport-after-honor-flight
- Published: 2026-09-23T02:07:14.53+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: honor flight, veterans, hector international airport, korean war, dale erickson, louann erickson, news, local
## Welcome Home Event
More than 200 veterans returned home Tuesday night from the Honor Flight, greeted by dozens at Hector International Airport.
## Dale Erickson's Experience
91-year-old Korean War Army veteran Dale Erickson said seeing veterans honored at Washington monuments and the White House was life-changing.
## Dale Erickson's Reaction
Dale Erickson described tears of honor when walking into the airport, saying it was an honor to see fellow veterans.
## LouAnn Erickson's View
LouAnn Erickson said veterans deserve Honor Flight trips, stating there’s no reason anyone should not participate due to medical and volunteer support.
## Dale Erickson's Final Words
Dale Erickson called the Honor Flight the most wonderful trip veterans will ever get in their lives.
## Key takeaway

More than 200 veterans returned home from Honor Flight after being welcomed by dozens at Hector International Airport.