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A Wonderful Day at the WWII Memorial
These Buffalo Veterans were the first to meet with Senator Dole who took up a new post by the WWII Memorial entrance today to accomodate the crowds and there were crowds! It went very smoothly and much of the credit goes to Judy Lemmons and the ground crew for their excellent work. The leaders of […]
Brothers in Arms at World War II Memorial
Pretty casual about saving the country, these “brothers-in-arms” share a bond that goes beyond states, politics, religion, etc…and it’s deep. They survived the worst of times, came back, started families and businesses and whether they like it or not, paved the way for “rock and roll!” Photos from today can be found at http://srbphoto.zenfolio.com. Veterans Groups […]
WWII Memorial Volunteers
Seth Watkins, Attorney, Patent Lawyer and photographer (and oh yeah…husband to Marion Watkins, Senator Dole’s attorney) joined us today at the WWII Memorial after a long struggle with an important appeal he is doing pro bono. He’s an expensive volunteer photographer and given his degrees in Law and Mechanical engineering, I’ve found that he’s got […]
Pam Nichols and Honor Flight Birmingham
Pam Nichols of Honor Flight Birmingham reports this Tuesday that Honor Flight Birmingham swung through DC with 40 Honor Flight veterans. They were greeted by Congressman Robert Aderholt (RHaleyville) who welcomed the Blount county veterans at the WWII Memorial. Honor Flight Birmingham will be featured on newscast by CBS. On October 7, Honor Flight Birmingham honored another group of 43 central Alabama WWII veterans by flying them to the WW II Memorial in Washington D.C. This was the forth flight of 2008 for the Birmingham program. This flight was added late in […]
South of the WWII Memorial
Photos are available at Ohio was the first group to arrive led by Susan Barr These George Washington ladies were on hand to meet the Louisiana Flight and kept Senator Dole and a few vets amused for a bit. As Senator Dole pointed to the young ladies, he said to the vets “Remember!!!”. Chris Cosich(above) […]
Ground crew readies for the big day at WWII Memorial!
Photos are available at October 4th was a most successful day as 350 veterans plus 125 guardians visited the WWII Memorial through Honor Flight. Michigan, Alabama, Dayton, Ohio, Long Island, New York, Columbus and Louisiana all had a perfect Fall day to experience the Memorial. Diane Sinclair and Lona, our two volunteer team leaders, are […]
WWII Memorial Book, Going…Going…Gone
“WWII Memorial: Jewel of the Mall” is out of stock for quantity purchases until January/February 2009. I have kept a few hundred to fulfill signed orders for the holidays. The new edition will have a few new pictures, sewn seams for a better binding and better quality paper stock. Prints from the book are always available and the site will […]
Northwest Ohio at WWII Memorial
Dee Pakulski, of Honor Flight of Northwest Ohio, had a nice small flight of 28 veterans and fourteen guardians who had a fine little ceremony by the Ohio pillar before dispersing to hear Earl Morse’s enthusiastic talk about the Memorials. When he stops transporting veterans, he might want to join the Guild of Tour Guides! […]
Memorabilia at the World War II Memorial
John Anderson of Canton, Ohio had a very elaborate book of photos, news articles and personalities that he had encountered during his time in Europe…including a spell at the Battle of the Bulge. It was beautifully done and the kind of piece that the Library of Congress is beginning to collect. If you know any […]
Practice Makes Perfect at the World War II Memorial
Four Honor Flight groups (Cleveland,Chicago, Iowa, Missouri) came in as did two surprise buses from West Virginia and Pennsylvania who were transporting Veterans to the World War II Memorial but aren’t part of Honor Flight. They will be able to download their pictures as well at the September 17, 2008 photo site. Senator Harken of Iowa joined […]
“Women in Military Service to America” Museum
Behind this wall at Arlington Cemetery is the Women in Military Service to American Museum often overlooked because of it’s position just below Lee House. The architects essentially dug behind the retaining wall of the cemetery and put in the most astonishingly beautiful museum in the city. Unfortunately, they can’t get a sign out of […]
Nebraska’s Cutting Edge
The Arlington Police Department has been a good friend to Honor Flight. They also have some beautiful artwork on their tanks!!! Their Motor Squad lead both Nebraska flights into the World War II Memorial. Then, the United States Air Force drill team showed up today to entertain the Nebraska contingent. Their feats of “derring-do” […]
“Horizon to Horizon”
My photography has taken on a new mobility. Take a look at the pictures of Earl Morse’s new RV which was donated to Honor Flight. “Pimp My Ride, Dude!!!” In my wildest dreams, I never thought of my photographs on wheels. I can’t wait for the Park Service to see it. If only I could […]
Guilding my day…
I had the opportunity this morning to show my work to the Guild of Professional Tour Guides of Washington, DC. What a gracious group and what an appreciative audience! Throughout my career, I’ve seen these Guild Guides in Museums, on the Mall, in historic houses…. always leading groups of people and adorned in large conspicuous […]
Sky Views….Google’s take on the World War II Memorial
Google’s new GPS and mapping features are extraordinary. Using “Sketchup”, Google’s new free software, you can not only see the World War II Memorial from space and determine the distance to bookstores but you can also create your own 3D model of the Memorial. To say it’s handy for builders and would be home and office […]
1025 yards….a matter of interpretation at World War II Memorial
The first thing people ask at the World War II Memorial is where they can get some more information besides the little pamphlet. I am not the only person behind the movment to make the “building” South of the Memorial capable of selling a few interpretive items. These items are what the NPS likes to […]
Fox in the Morning…Fox in the Evening
Fox Television graciously hosted Senator Dole and Honor Flight this AM with an interview first with anchorman Steve Chenevey and then 3 Public Service Announcements and finally fox sent a cameraman down to the Memorial for a special on Honor Flight that will be broadcast tonight. If anyone has a Tivo, cue that puppy up!!! […]
Unflappable
Much like the National Park Service, the so-called Canadian Geese have immigrated to the United States and sit fat and happy enjoying the largesse of the American People. The leadership of the Park Service are currently asking for 50 million they claim they need to “maintain” the National Mall. They might try selling books at […]
Technology and Art, World War II Memorial
Towards the opening days of the World War II Memorial, much of the stone work was finished and the fountains were being tuned. The eagles were being welded together and you could sit up amongst them on a scaffold. I spent almost two weeks photographing the welding which was very carefully done by Apex Piping. All […]
Presidential Guards
As I strolled onto the Mall, I saw a well-organized group of joggers on the other side of the Mall and thought to myself: “We could use that nice bright color for our pictures!” Well, if wishes were photographs, you’d get this. It turns out the Navy Presidential ceremonial guard was out for some “exercise” […]
Columbus Flight Finds Sponsorship
Ms. Mary Marta and her dad Frank Perone pose with Senator Dole at the World War II Memorial. Mary was so moved by Honor Flight that she sponsored not only this whole flight but the next flight in two weeks. Generosity like this has enabled Bobbie and Bill Richards to schedule three more flights this […]
Ray Kaskey Website
If you have some extra time before your next trip to the Memorial, take a visit to sculptor Ray Kaskey’s website. Ray is without doubt the most “monumental” sculptor on the planet today and the articles on his website detail some interesting aspects of his career. “Near saves” when the town of Portland raised a few […]
Bluegrass Rules
There was some rain in the DC area last night and Brian Duffy of the Bluegrass Honor Flight called to say they’d be a bit late but everything worked out fine. Honor Flights have been lucky with the weather and Brian’s group was no exception. They managed to get to the World War II Memorial […]
Michigan gets support from Air Force at WWII Memorial
Michigan Honor Flight has to be breaking new records with a flight every other week this Summer. Today they had about forty vets and fifteen guardians. They arrived just after the big rains and were just finishing up their tour of the World War II Memorial when Senator Dole arrived. They seemed to be picking […]