Posts Tagged ‘Senator Dole’
Senator Dole shares 88th Birthday
Senators Robert and Elizabeth Dole invited 100 members of “Wounded Warriors”from Walter Reed Hospital to Senator Robert Dole’s 88th birthday party this July 22nd. The Doles have been regularly taking wounded soldiers and their families out for a “night on the town.” For Senator Dole’s 88th Birthday, they invited them to their Washington home. The Doles […]
WWII Veterans stream into Memorial
I got a schedule of Honor Flights yesterday from Glenn Anderson who is running the welcoming committee at BWI airport. His devotion and the devotion of his volunteers is absolutely amazing. This week, there were ten flights coming in and out of BWI almost everyday of the week as Honor Flight organizers deal with charter […]
Chicago Honor Flight April 27, 2011
Mary Pettinato rolled into the WWII Memorial this afternoon with her volunteers both from Chicago and the local group headed by Renda traveled to the WWII Memorial, the Lincoln and finally to the Iwo Jima Memorial. Due to other committments, I haven’t been down to the Memorial other than in passing. I finally had some spare […]
Notes from North Carolina
While waiting at the World War II Memorial for the North Carolina flight to come in this last Saturday, I had the good fortune to begin chatting with Linda Collins who had come from North Carolina to surprise her Uncle Carl. There is a photograph of them below with an excerpt from her letter to friends: “We revealed […]
Honor Flight 2010 Summit held at BWI
Bob Morrison brought up wheelchairs and Glen Anderson and Don Wiedle showed off a new lightweight chair that is relatively inexpensive. Dan Curtis of RC&D (just back from Afghanistan) mentioned a program in Kansas where prisoners renovate bikes and wheelchairs for redistribution. Chairs are damaged in transit but necessary to get the job done. Bill Dukes has brought three Honor […]
Senator Dole on the Mend
From Judy Lemmons Senator Dole’s office reports “he is quite well, working from home and doing his daily physical therapy to build up his strength. He may come in later this week or next depending on how the PT is going. He commented on how much better he feels already and has been so optimistic! […]
A Photo Recommendation and Northwest Ohio and Central Illinois
Central Illinois and Northwest Ohio came in today and were greeted by Senator and Mrs. Dole. As you will notice, I made the photographs of the Central Illinois group on the 17th Street (Washington Monument) side of the World War II Memorial. Photographing groups on the 17th Street entrance is WONDERFUL and I would like […]
Six-Burgh–That is Pittsburgh Arrives
Photos and text by George Kerestes, National Park Service and Pittsburgh Native On another beautiful fall day in Washington 100 World War II Veterans, plus their volunteers, visit their Memorial. Although not part of the Honor Flight Network, the Pittsburgh numbers are very impressive. The Pittsburgh group originated with Jim Hilts, of Coraopolis, a Vietnam War […]
Eight State Honor Flights at World War II Memorial
There were Honor Flights from eight states repsresented at the World War II Memorial today and rumored to be between 700 and 1200 veterans. Senators Robert and Elizabeth Dole were there as was Mike Marshall bearing news of a new boy in the family. Everyone was photographing and the weather held out nicely as everyone […]
Northern Valley Honor Flight Visits World War II Memorial
North Dakota thundered into the World War II Memorial today lead by Tim Koski and supported by a group of guardians and supporters from past flights. North Dakota has been so successful in Fargo (due in large part to Lance Akers and Jennine Albrecht’s fund raising efforts) that they have been able to cover the rest of the state. Senators […]
Honor Flights: September 19, 2009
Six flights (Fayette, Georgia; Rotary District 7680 (North Carolina); Honor Flight Dayton, Southeast Florida, Leatherstocking Honor Flight (New York) and Roughriders from North Dakota) came in today with a total of 380 veterans and some 150 guardians. Senators Robert and Elizabeth Dole were there to greet the veterans. The day was absolutely beautiful and Washington […]
Four flights in four frames…World War II Memorial
Today I managed to get four group shots with and without Senator Dole and with and without the guardians and may take up photography for a living! Central Illinois went straight over to the front of the World War II Memorial with the Lincoln and Atlantic in the background. As I photographed them, Cleveland with […]
Franklin County Honor Flight
I’d like to take a trip around the country and visit with everyone I’ve met on Honor Flight. As I turned around from photographing the Bluegrass Flight, there was Jim Tayon with a big smile. What a great pleasure to see him and his group. Jim can make you laugh just by his amused expression. […]
Honor Flight Bluegrass
Kentucky’s Bluegrass group lead by Brian Duffy arrived in a light drizzle at the World War II Memorial. After a short attempt to organize the troops for a group photo, we went with some great spontaneous photographs of the veterans and Senator and Mrs. Dole. I am always inspired by the Honor Flight volunteers, the […]
Land of Lincoln Honor Flight at WWII Memorial
Land of Lincoln Honor Flight arrived at the WWII Memorial today in perfect synch with Senator Dole. Lead by Ray Wiedle, the 17 veteran group was met by an Honor Guard and probably had the most comfortable weather of the year. It was a lovely blue sky day punctuated with a good breeze and remarkably […]
Senator Dole strives for new greeting goals
There were 604 veterans from four states at the World War II Memorial today and Senator Dole seems to be restored to health after a rough Summer. He was greeting veterans from all the flights and they all seemed to converge together in a marathon session. One of the veterans from South Dakota, Joel […]
EZY Rider
Mrs. Dole has gotten a reputation for her riding and last week arranged to have a spin around the block at the World War II Memorial TODAY’S PHOTOS FROM THE WORLD WAR II MEMORIAL CAN BE FOUND AT Honor Flight is featured in Jewel of the Mall: World War II Memorial book.
Jim McLaughlin and his Mission:
by George Kerestes, NPS Volunteer and friend of Honor Flight Mr. James McLaughlin, Honor Flight Chairman of the Board, is responsible for arranging transportation and guardians for all of our Lone Eagle Veterans. You will not see him escorting very large groups (100s) of World War II Veterans; rather you will see him with a […]
Central Iowa at WWII Memorial
As three hunderd and fifty citizens cheered and a band played, 404 Iowans took to the air this morning after a night of celebrations and banquets. When I arrived at the WWII Memorial, forty or so Iowans who had flown out on commercial airplanes were already there and we waited together Fortunately, we had a ten […]
Columbus is Double Doled
Bobbi and Bill Richards arrived at the World War II Memorial at about 11 AM with their Columbus veterans and TWICE IN A ROW, we got the group picture right away. I guess they’ve done nine trips this year and seven to go so will be picking up the big award this year for most […]
Columbus: Like Clock Work at the WWII Memorial
Senator Elizabeth Dole poses with Bill and Bobbi Richards, Honor Fliight’s most frequent flyers, at the WWII Memorial. They come to DC every two weeks and today I believe we not only got a photograph of the Columbus group but also single frames of every WWII Veteran with Mrs. Dole. Honor Flight is featured in […]
Lone Eagles/TLC’s: Jim McLaughlin
Jim McLaughlin quietly goes about his avocation as Chairman of the Board, flying hither and yon to pick up the WWII Veterans known as TLC’s (“their last chance”) and the “Lone Eagles”, veterans who don’t have a hub within 120 miles. Their applications and visits to the Memorials are all arranged and expedited by […]