My Dad Was Honored as a WWII Veteran in Washington, DC
@DeborahDiane (40851)
Laguna Woods, California
November 14, 2016 10:51pm CST
Last Saturday, my Dad, who is nearly 90, was one of the World War II veterans honored in Washington, DC over the Veteran's Day weekend.
He was flown to Washington on an "Honor Flight," given a tour of all the monuments, and was presented with an American flag in a special ceremony for his service during the war.
Since he is from Missouri, they had him stand in from of the Missouri column for his flag ceremony. Above is a photo of him holding his flag.
He was so excited to take this trip. He had never been to Washington, DC before. I'm so glad that he got to go! 
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@LadyDuck (502812)
• Italy
16 Nov 16
@DeborahDiane I would love so much that my father would still be alive. He was also a veteran, he served in our country during WWII.
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@DeborahDiane (40851)
• Laguna Woods, California
17 Nov 16
@LadyDuck - I don't imagine my father will be alive many more years, so I am especially happy that he had this honor.
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@DeborahDiane (40851)
• Laguna Woods, California
16 Nov 16
@LadyDuck - Yes, the day meant a lot to my dad and I was so happy he got to do this!
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@DeborahDiane (40851)
• Laguna Woods, California
16 Nov 16
@JudyEv - You are so right. I'm sure that my Dad never thought he would be touring Washington, DC at age 90 and honored for his service ... especially when he was a 19 year old sailor!
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@JudyEv (382542)
• Rockingham, Australia
16 Nov 16
@DeborahDiane Exactly. It's probably good we don't know what's ahead of us.
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@DeborahDiane (40851)
• Laguna Woods, California
17 Nov 16
@JudyEv - Isn't that the truth?
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@marguicha (230365)
• Chile
15 Nov 16
I bet he loved it. They should have done it before.
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@DeborahDiane (40851)
• Laguna Woods, California
16 Nov 16
@marguicha - Yes, my Dad really loved his trip. It is a shame they didn't do it sooner.
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@marguicha (230365)
• Chile
16 Nov 16
@DeborahDiane THey should do it every year! So many veterans that die before they have the chance to be honored.
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@marguicha (230365)
• Chile
17 Nov 16
@DeborahDiane I am sure there are still a lot alive. Doesn´t your father have friends from that time?
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@crossbones27 (53005)
• Mojave, California
15 Nov 16
That is so awesome, thank him for his service for us and what a neat trip and glad they paid their respect.
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@DeborahDiane (40851)
• Laguna Woods, California
16 Nov 16
@crossbones27 - I have told him that everyone thanks him for his service. It really was a neat trip.
@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
16 Nov 16
That is wonderful for him! A friend of mine here went a few weeks ago too. He said it was a whirlwind tour.
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
23 Nov 16
@DeborahDiane So was my friend Tom. I may apply for that.
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@DeborahDiane (40851)
• Laguna Woods, California
23 Nov 16
@JamesHxstatic - Yes, you should definitely apply to go. It was was a wonderful experience for my Dad.
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@DeborahDiane (40851)
• Laguna Woods, California
16 Nov 16
@JamesHxstatic - Yes, my Dad said it was pretty fast and a little exhausting. He also got a little chilly that day. Despite all that, however, he was really glad he went!
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@AutumnSnow (4583)
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15 Nov 16
WOW what an honor that must have been. My husband is a veteran he served in Iraq I come from a military my family myself my grandpa in world war II and my dad as well.
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@DeborahDiane (40851)
• Laguna Woods, California
16 Nov 16
@AutumnSnow and @Dena91 - Thank you both for the service your family has done for our country.
@hereandthere (45628)
• Philippines
15 Nov 16
i'm glad they shouldered his flight, as they should! who went with him?
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@DeborahDiane (40851)
• Laguna Woods, California
16 Nov 16
@hereandthere - My brother-in-law, who served in the Marines during Vietnam, went with my Dad. They had a wheel chair for my Dad and he joked around and pushed my brother-in-law around in it for a few minutes! They had a lot of fun! I enclosed a picture of my Dad pushing my brother-in-law at the airport. LOL
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@happyhaha (285)
• Fuzhou, China
15 Nov 16
He is a honor, the people never forget him.
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@DeborahDiane (40851)
• Laguna Woods, California
16 Nov 16
@happyhaha - Yes, I am glad that his service was not forgotten.
@DeborahDiane (40851)
• Laguna Woods, California
16 Nov 16
@BellaDoc - It seems that so much of life revolves around wars ... especially for men. I would love there to be a time when we truly were not at war with someone.
@DeborahDiane (40851)
• Laguna Woods, California
16 Nov 16
@Dena91 - It was a great trip for my Dad. I'm so glad he got to go!
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
16 Nov 16
How wonderful Deborah! He and all of you must have been exceedingly proud! What an honour in your older years!!
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@DeborahDiane (40851)
• Laguna Woods, California
17 Nov 16
@Marymargll - It was such an honor for my father and I was so proud and happy for him. He loved the honor!
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@DeborahDiane (40851)
• Laguna Woods, California
18 Nov 16
@MarymargII - I agree that my Dad really deserved this honor. I was so happy for him! Thanks for you kind comments.
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
17 Nov 16
@DeborahDiane And he so deserved it!
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@DeborahDiane (40851)
• Laguna Woods, California
17 Nov 16
I have always loved listening to my Dad's stories from him time in the Navy!
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@DeborahDiane (40851)
• Laguna Woods, California
16 Nov 16
@toaqua - My Dad had a wonderful time on the trip. I'm glad he got to go!
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@DeborahDiane (40851)
• Laguna Woods, California
17 Nov 16
@toaqua - It made my Dad feel so wonderful!
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@toaqua (707)
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16 Nov 16
@DeborahDiane He deserved it. Such a great achievement for your dad.
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@vaishu0106 (968)
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20 Nov 16
wow that is a awesome news...His hard work paid off 
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@DeborahDiane (40851)
• Laguna Woods, California
21 Nov 16
Yes, I am so happy my Dad was honored this way!
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