WASHINGTON D.C. — Earlier this fall, News5's Brie Groves and photojournalist Ryan Mutch traveled to our nation's capital with Honor Flight of Southern Colorado as 25 local veterans connected with their comrades and visited hallowed ground.
The Honor Flight Network is a national network of independent hubs working together to honor our veterans with an all-expenses paid trip many may not otherwise be able to take.
Participation in an Honor Flight trip gives veterans the chance to share this momentous trip with other veterans, to remember friends and comrades lost, and share their stories and experiences with each other.
We witnessed the incredible moments experienced by our southern Colorado heroes. This is a piece of the journey, telling their stories.
The long weekend included visits to sites such as the Lincoln Memorial, the World War II Memorial, the Korean War Memorial, and the Vietnam Memorial. We also visited the United States Navy Memorial, the United States Air Force Memorial, and the Arlington National Cemetery. The visit also included the Tomb of the Unknown, and we witnessed the changing of the Guard.
Your donations enable the Honor Flight Network to continue the mission to transport our nation’s veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit their memorials. At this time, the Honor Flight Network is serving veterans from WWII, the Korean War, and Vietnam-era veterans.
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Original Drawing of the Purple Heart on display at the Money Museum
The Money Museum in Colorado Springs features an original drawing of the medal by its designer, John Sinnock. It gives people the chance to learn about the history of the medal, and it's representation of the dangers members of the Armed Forces face.
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