Honor Flights

      While waiting for a business to open I happened upon my cousin's husband. We had a good chat. During the conversation I noticed an Honor Flight decal on the window of his truck. He said they flew from Sioux Falls to Washington DC., at 5:00 am and returned at 9:00 pm. In DC they were escorted to see the war memorials. It was the first time he had seen them.

    Military Honor Flights are funded by private donations. They are appreciated by the veterans who take them. Each  participating veteran has a family member, or friend, who accompanies them. Though I'm eligible I'm not interested in participating.

   There are two reasons for my lack of interest. First, I've visited the memorials on several occasions.  Second, is my phobia of airports and airplanes. It's as if I've developed an airport/airplane allergy late in life. Driving a reasonable distance is fine but I'm very fortunate that I do not need to fly to see my family.

Takk for alt,

Al

 

One of my last flights was on this plane from Athens to Chania, Crete, Greece. Knees were firmly wedged into the seat in front of me.