Price Welcomes 'Honor Flight' of Triangle WWII Veterans in DC

Washington, D.C. – This morning, Representative David Price (NC-04) welcomed an "Honor Flight" of World War II veterans from the Triangle region as their flight landed in Washington. The trip was free to veterans courtesy of the Honor Flight Network, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to honoring our nation's WWII veterans by bringing them to Washington to view the World War II Memorial built in their honor on the National Mall. To date, the organization has flown over 700 Triangle World War II veterans to Washington.

"Welcoming these veterans was a truly moving experience. I was honored to be a part of giving them the heroes' welcome they deserve," Rep. Price said. "Through their service during wartime, and their leadership in peacetime, our World War II veterans have shaped our country in profound ways."

Veterans were also welcomed by a 50-member barbershop-style chorus singing patriotic songs, United Service Organization members, family and friends, and other DC-based partners of the Honor Flight Network.

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