Brian Keith Posted April 29, 2017 Share #1 Posted April 29, 2017 I went on an Honor Flight out of Ft. Wayne, IN this past Wednesday as the Guardian for my Father, a Korean War era Air Force Veteran. Originally, my older brother (Desert Shield/Desert Storm AF Veteran and my Uncle (Army 3rd ID Korean War Veteran) were supposed to go. But, my uncle fell, broke a hip and passed away from complications, and then my brother developed health issues so he couldnt be the Guardian for my father, so I was able to go. My father had never been to DC. I have, several times, but an Honor Flight trip is quite different! Here are a few photos to follow. I am retiring from the Indiana National Guard after 31 years (my official retirement date is Monday, May 1, 2017). I turned 53 during my tour in Afghanistan in 2012-2013, so it was a bit special for me also. If you can, support the Honor Flight programs. The veterans go for FREE due to the support. Most of us honor the dead with our collections, the Honor Flights Honor the living. My father is 86 and cant walk very well anymore, so I pushed him in a wheel chair at each monument we visited. Thanks for looking. BKW (May God Bless those who teach our young to respect the Veterans!) My father and I at the WW II Memorial Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Keith Posted April 29, 2017 Author Share #2 Posted April 29, 2017 At the Korean War Memorial, my Father, (AF Korean War Era Veteran) holding a photo of his brother, my Uncle, Verl, his ID tags and shell casing fired at his funeral. Verl was a 3rd ID Korean War Veteran. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted April 29, 2017 Share #3 Posted April 29, 2017 Thats Great. Im sure you both will always remember the trip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Keith Posted April 29, 2017 Author Share #4 Posted April 29, 2017 Students thanking my father for his service Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Keith Posted April 29, 2017 Author Share #5 Posted April 29, 2017 At the Air Force Memorial Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Keith Posted April 29, 2017 Author Share #6 Posted April 29, 2017 The real reason vets like the honor flight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Keith Posted April 29, 2017 Author Share #7 Posted April 29, 2017 I never thought of my father as a "Chick Magnet" before! Thanks for looking, comments welcome. BKW Indiana National Guard 1986-2017, Afghanistan 2012-2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted April 29, 2017 Share #8 Posted April 29, 2017 Nicely done sir! Thanks to both of your for serving. Thanks for posting! v/r, Owen Miller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Keith Posted April 29, 2017 Author Share #9 Posted April 29, 2017 Thanks for the comments guys, it was a great day. BKW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyhistorian01 Posted May 7, 2017 Share #10 Posted May 7, 2017 Hi Brian, Glad you got to go with him. I served as my Dad's Guardian 2 years ago and it was the greatest thing we have ever done together. I put together an album for him after the trip as a remembrance. I am glad I did it when I did as he is 86 like your father and an Army Korean War veteran, but he is unable to travel anymore. I highly recommend going with a family member if you can you will always cherish the memories and experience. Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Keith Posted May 8, 2017 Author Share #11 Posted May 8, 2017 Thanks for the comments Bob. I know what you mean, it was a great day. BKW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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