Episode 43: Chris Hamm Never Forgotten Honor Flight May 2nd, 2022
It's impossible to put into words, either on paper or in a two hour podcast, how life changing a trip on the Honor Flight is. Less than 12 hours removed from what would be my third flight in the past four years, I will attempt to do just that and bring you, our listeners, along on this truly remarkable day.
For those not familiar with the organization, The Honor Flight Network consists of 128 chapters across the United States that flies Veterans of World War II, Korea and Vietnam to the memorials erected in their honor to our nation's capital. Founded in 2005 by Earl Morse, an Air Force Physician's Assistant, the Honor Flight has now flown over 250,000 Veterans to DC, completely free of charge.
Beginning with the preflight dinner and culminating in a triumphant welcome home at the local airport, this whirlwind 48 hours will mark some of the best moments in the lives of those fortunate enough to make the journey. A civilian myself, having never served our country, I can tell you that there are few experiences on this earth that will ever approach going on an Honor Flight.
From seeing 100+ Veterans assembled on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial to a man crying at the Vietnam Wall, mourning the loss of a brother still in his teens, to witnessing dozens of young children on school trips thanking these men and women for their service, the day is filled with emotion and healing.
I could go on for hours with the stories but will leave you to enjoy what has been our longest podcast to date. Listen for yourself and find out why the Honor Flight is so near and dear to my heart and was the catalyst for starting HHAUSA.
If you would like to volunteer, attend a trip as a guardian or sign up a friend or loved one who would qualify for the Honor Flight, please visit www.honorflight.org to find your local chapter and get involved today with this amazing organization.
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