On Tuesday, nearly 200 veterans gathered in the House Chamber and were recognized and honored by our members. This particular group has been given the opportunity to participate in the Central Missouri Honor Flight, which is an outstanding non-profit organization that flies veterans to Washington, DC to view their memorials. This organization was created solely to honor America’s veterans for their sacrifices. Since its inception in January 2009, Central Missouri Honor Flight has raised more than $350,000 and taken 465 World War II heroes to our nation’s capitol in eight memorable day-long trips. The group transports our heroes to Washington, DC, to visit and reflect at their memorials. Top priority is given to senior veterans, WWII survivors, along with other veterans who may be terminally ill.
Right now, things aren’t easy across our state. As legislators, we have faced hard decisions, but nothing we will ever endure will be as difficult as the long days and nights our war veterans faced as they served, sacrificed and bled for this land. There is no doubt that our service pales in comparison to what our veterans have done for us, but there is one thing we know: we are here, because our veterans were there. I challenge all of us to never forget their fight, and always hold on to their honorable service in our hearts.
It was a true privilege to have these American heroes in the State Capitol. I highly commend the Central Missouri Honor Flight for their tireless efforts to give back to these individuals who have sacrificed so much for our freedom.
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