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Greet Veterans for their WWII Memorial Tour

Saturday, October 10, 2009
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Dulles International Airport
Gate: TBD

Honor Flight Website

Gate passes are required to get through security. The following information is needed for the event coordinator to obtain the gate passes:

1. First and last name as it appears on driver’s license
   
2. Date of birth
   
3. Email address
   

Please click here to email the event coordinator with the above information.

Be a part of the welcoming party at Dulles Airport for veterans arriving on the Honor Flight of the Quad Cities, Iowa.

Excerpt from the Honor Flight website:

Honor Flight Network is a non-profit organization created solely to honor America's veterans for all their sacrifices. We transport our heroes to Washington, D.C. to visit and reflect at their memorials. Top priority is given to the senior veterans - World War II survivors, along with those other veterans who may be terminally ill.

Of all of the wars in recent memory, it was World War II that truly threatened our very existence as a nation - and as a culturally diverse, free society. Now, with over one thousand World War II veterans dying each day, our time to express our thanks to these brave men and women is running out. We encourage people to bring their families and friends and to greet each flight as the WWII Veterans disembark. This is a very emotional and uplifting experience for all involved and the WWII veterans are usually so stunned and appreciative.

• Flights come in to several locations at Dulles, you will be provided specifics for each flight a few days prior to include Gate, Airline, and where to pick up your gate passes.
• As the Veterans disembark, the greeters will clap and cheer.
• As each Veteran passes by, you are asked to shake his/her hand and thank them for their service, welcome them to DC and/or wish them well in their day along with many a heartfelt "Thank You!"
• Reasonable sized banners/signs, U.S. flags, are allowed (remember, you will likely have to hold them while clapping).
• Veterans love it when active military personnel come down in uniform.
• Parking at the airport is standard fees; however - they are tax deductible and we can provide you with a "form" (excel spreadsheet) to track those fees which we will verify for you at the end of the year.
• Do NOT bring balloons, they have to go through the scanner and the TSA will not be very happy with you.

Questions about the event? Click here to contact us.