Grandpa Kristopeit returns from the Honor Flight hosted by the Stars and Stripes Honor Flight organization. The flight, dubbed "Operation Resolve", took place on 19 September 2010 and took 200 World War II Veterans to Washington, DC. Besides seeing the Highlight - the National World War II Memorial on the National Mall - Veterans were treated to a Day in DC, completely free of Charge. Upon their return to Milwaukee, the Veterans were treated to a grand welcoming that featured a brass band, bagpipes, military color guard, and an estimated 5,000 well-wishers. Here is my Grandpa as he makes his way through the crowd...
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