Honor Flight Philadelphia’s June 2014 trip returned to Saint Kevin’s Church on Sproul Road in Springfield, Pa. this evening, June 21, with a crowd of flag waving well-wishers greeting the 160 veterans who participated.
Honor Flight Philadelphia gives veterans an all-expense paid trip to the memorials in Washington followed by a banquet.
Veteran Helen Collins dances with Greater Overbrook String Band Captain Bill Razzano. The band provided the background music as the veterans marched down the red carpet.
Also, on hand were the Knights of Columbus; honor guards from the Marines, Army and Air Force; Congressman Pat Meehan; Philadelphia Eagles cheerleaders and the Eagle’s Swoop mascot; and the Chick-fil-A cow.
Trucks from several volunteer fire companies provided a ladder arch with a hanging flag over Sproul Road and over the entrance to Saint Kevin’s.
Warrior’s Watch provided a motorcycle escort.
Honor Flight June 2014 Trip Returns