Valley veterans visit World War II memorial in Washington in Honor’s Flight 2nd day
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WASHINGTON (KSEE) – The second day for veterans at the Central Valley Honor Flight began at the U.S. Capitol, and it was a full day for veterans.
Congressmen Jim Costa, David Valadao, John Duart, and Tom McClintock were taking pictures with the nation’s heroes.
“I am always so excited when they come here. Men and women who’ve served through good times and difficult times, all the way back to World War II,” said Costa.
Central Valley veterans arrive in Washington for Honor Flight
Then off to the World War II memorial, where Army Vet 97-year-old Lupe Hernandez of Sanger got to see in person what he had only seen on television.
“I don’t believe I’m here in person but then my son said let’s go and I said let’s go,” he said.
Moving this group of veterans and guardians is no easy task but the group managed to stay on schedule and on the move with the help of a police escort.
The Marine Corps Iwo Jima memorial is an emotional stop for Marine veteran and Honor Flight volunteer Donna Aparicio of Clovis.
“I have goosebumps, I really do because this is my monument or my memorial,” she said.
The Air Force memorial had meaning for Norm Wilkinson, who retired as an Air Force Staff Sergeant after 32 years of service.
“It’s so wonderful they’re respecting our people that served and both gave a big portion of their life or their entire life.“
