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CONGRESSMAN ADERHOLT WELCOMES WWII VETERANS FROM ALABAMA TO THE WWII MEMORIAL IN WASHINGTON

 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) today welcomed over 40 War World II veterans from Blount County to the World War II Memorial in Washington DC as part of the Honor Flight Birmingham program.

Congressman Aderholt met the group as they arrived at the WWII memorial and individually thanked them for their sacrifice to the United States of America as they witnessed the memorial for the first time.

Honor Flight is a national non-profit program created solely to honor America’s veterans for all their sacrifices by flying these American heroes to Washington DC to visit and reflect at the memorial.

The veterans group made the one-day roundtrip flight to the nation's capital to see the memorial along with over 30 Guardians, which are individuals who travel with Honor Flight veterans to provide support and assistance.

“What an honor it is to spend time with our Nation’s heroes, the men and women who have served in wars to preserve our freedom. This country is free because of the sacrifices of these brave men and women who have risked their lives for the very liberties we enjoy today,” said Congressman Aderholt. “World War II may be long over, but the appreciation for those who fought for us in that battle is still strong. The Honor Flight Birmingham program is a great organization that is doing a commendable service for Alabama’s veterans and their families.” 

Honor Flight originated in Ohio in May 2005 with six small planes flying 12 WW II veterans from Springfield to Washington, D.C.   Honor Flight Birmingham, a hub affiliated with the national network, was founded by co-directors Pam Nichols, who works for a Birmingham Healthcare company, and Amy McDonald, a Jefferson County history teacher.

The War World II memorial honors the 16 million veterans who served in the armed forces of the U.S. during World War II, the more than 400,000 who died, and the millions who supported the war effort from home.

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