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VFW Post 1578 Commander Ray Travis was chosen to take Honor Flight
Veterans say their honor flight not only bolstered their pride in their service, but it was one of the most memorable days of their lives.
On a sultry day in D.C., 111 veterans comprising one WWII, eight Korean War, and 102 Vietnam War heroes dodged raindrops in Chicago to receive their long-deserved Day of Honor, Thanks, and Inspiration in our nation’s capital.
The oldest veteran aboard was actually the oldest Vietnam War veteran we have honored to-date: 97-year-old Air Force Captain (O-3) Rev. George Kane, who served from 1959-63 as a chaplain stationed at Kimpo in Korea and at Eglin AFB in Florida where he ministered and supported fighter pilots preparing for combat duty in Vietnam. Rev. Kane was quite the popular figure on this trip, as was our lone WWII Veteran, 96-year-old Army T/4 Henry Clark. He served from 1945-47 and drove diesel fuel trucks with the Occupation force in Germany.
Honor Flight Chicago is a way of honoring senior war veterans with an all-expense paid one-of-a-kind journey to visit five of our country's war memorials.
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Former Woodridge VFW Post 1578 Commander Ray Travis was chosen to attended the July 12, 2023 Honor Flight.
Honor Flight Chicago’s mission is to Honor, Thank, and Inspire by building awareness and appreciation of the debt of gratitude America owes its veterans for their service and sacrifice for our nation.
