LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) – Hundreds of people showed their respect and support to Nevada veterans when they touched back down at Harry Reid International Airport on Sunday night.
People clapped, waved signs and cheered for the returning Honor Flight Southern Nevada group. They left for the Washington D.C. area on Friday morning to tour war memorials built for them.
Honor Flight is a non-profit that sends veterans to see their memorials, at no cost to them. The trip covered through donations.
Veterans flew to Baltimore and received a warm welcome after stepping off the plane, with people cheering and clapping. Just before pulling up to the gate, Southwest Airlines Flight Attendant Bree Small made an announcement over the jet’s intercom.
“My dad who passed away last month on the 12th was a Vietnam Veteran. He served from 1967 to 1970. He wasn’t able to do an Honor Flight, but I know he is so happy that I was able to meet you all and work this flight today,” said small.
She later talked to FOX5.
“I would just say again thank you. Thank you. And thank you from my dad. Thank you,” said Small.
On Saturday the group toured the WWII, Korean and Vietnam War memorials along with the Air Force and Marine Corps War Memorial, as well as other locations.
FOX5 spent the day talking with veterans at their memorials and will continue to provide stories of the emotional trip.
Stay tuned on air and online for continuing coverage of the Honor Flight Southern Nevada trip.
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