Central MO Honor Flight

COLUMBIA - Central Missouri Honor Flight recently flew its first group of World War II veterans to see their memorial in Washington, DC. It was an 18 hour journey with a lifetime of memories.

A salute and a sendoff, with just ten tiny steps to the bus. These are great strides for veterans who otherwise might not have seen their memorial, some of whom are in wheelchairs.

"He would have never been able to do this without this opportunity," one veteran's daughter, Jan Holden said.

Family and fraternity brothers who helped finance the trip didn't need revele to get up in the middle of the night. Many woke up as early as 1:00 A.M. to see the veterans off in Columbia at the Holiday Inn Executive Center.

35 mid missouri World War II veterans were on board, as well as a doctor, nurses and 25 guardians. And an unexpected guest named Murphy - Murphy's Law, that is.

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