WWII Vets with Honor Flight spontaneously cheered by travelers at Reagan National

On May 23, 2012, World War II veterans on an Honor Flight from South Carolina arrived in Washington DC to visit the WWII Memorial.
Read the back story:
http://www.mullerover.com/2012/05/23/...
Video with original audio and no background song:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oa-H_E...

As some background, the person holding the newspaper and men by the flags were the small handful of volunteers officially greeting the veterans. The photographer and videographer seen in the video were actually on the flight and came off the plane first. The gate attendant joked when they came out of the jet way that Honor Flights come with their own Paparazzi.

The woman seen escorting the first veteran was the same US Air gate attendant who made the original announcements. What you didn't see was two airport firetrucks did an amazing "water cannon salute" making an arch of water as the jet arrived. The gate attendant told the crowd that such a salute is typically reserved for a pilot returning from their last flight before retiring.

A view of the same area just a few minutes before the arrival: http://www.mullerover.com/wp-content/...

A picture of the "water cannon salute".
http://www.mullerover.com/wp-content/...

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[Icureditwithmybrain]

you ruined the video with the music, i would have rather heard the cheering

[Matt Fullone]

I sure wish we were able to listen to the cheering that was advertised in the title, rather than this cheesy song. Great video, nonetheless.

[John Barton]

Goosebumps

[Ricardo Testa]

As an Air Force veteran, I do not applaud my brothers in arms. This is not a competition, this is not a performance. This is a life altering sacrifice they made for a cause greater than themselves. For that, I show them my gratitude and respect with my sharpest salute held fast until the last shall pass me.

[danzigvi]

I would love to hear the cheering, too.

[Michael Richard]

One of the most emotional videos I've ever seen! Great job with the music!

[MIKE BEST]

THOSE WHO DISLIKE DISLIKE LIFE AND HAVE LITTLE TO LOOK FORWARD TO. THESE MEN AND MANY WOMEN GAVE ALL FOR YOU EVEN YOUR RIGHT TO DEGRADE AND DISHONOR THEM. ONE DAY YOU MAY WELL NEED ONE AND THEY WILL NOT BE THERE NOR BE ABLE TO COME TO RESCUE ANOTHER PILE OF HUMAN WASTE. YOU SHAME DECENCY AND GOODNESS. THERE ARE SEVERAL LANDS THAT WILL WELCOME YOU PLEASE PLEASE HONOR THEM AND GO THERE.

[Madge Zecker]

My Dad was and still is my hero and served in 6 invasions during WW11 his last Birthday Dec7, 2012 would have marked his 91st birthday. God bless you.

[Tuckle]

There is a version with sound, just check his channel

[Divine Wind]

Good clip.  Thanks!