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Galleries 47

Collections 1

Groups 3

Created 3-Jan-09

Modified 2-Nov-11

11/2/11

Visitors 535

1602 photos

Created 8-Dec-11

Modified 8-Dec-11

10/12/11

Visitors 498

2305 photos

Created 2-Nov-11

Modified 2-Nov-11

9/21/11

Visitors 581

1975 photos

Created 10-Oct-11

Modified 10-Oct-11

8/31/11

Visitors 437

1786 photos

Created 5-Oct-11

Modified 5-Oct-11

8/10/11

Visitors 498

1827 photos

Created 31-Aug-11

Modified 31-Aug-11

07/20/2011

Visitors 421

1302 photos

Created 22-Aug-11

Modified 22-Aug-11

06/29/11

Visitors 192

679 photos

Created 19-Jul-11

Modified 19-Jul-11

06/07/11

Visitors 317

973 photos

Created 19-Jul-11

Modified 19-Jul-11

05/11/11

Visitors 991

2146 photos

Created 9-Sep-11

Modified 9-Sep-11

04/27/2011

Visitors 759

782 photos

Created 5-May-11

Modified 5-May-11

HFC Wolves Game Fundraiser 02/05/2011

Visitors 111

49 photos

Created 8-Feb-11

Modified 8-Feb-11

Honor Flight Chicago 2010 Galleries

Galleries 16

Modified 4-Mar-11

20703 photos

Honor Flight Chicago 2009 Galleries

Galleries 15

Collections 1

Modified 4-Mar-11

14826 photos

Honor Flight Chicago 2008 Galleries

Galleries 5

Modified 20-Apr-10

4320 photos

Guestbook for All Photographs

11.Marilyn McCaulley(non-registered)

I am extremely fortunate that I could accompany my dad, Kenneth Rapalee, on the 11-2-11 flight. I can not describe the power of this day. What an amazing celebration and tribute. Thank you so much to the volunteers for creating this incredible day. The smiles and tears of the veterans are the most valuable reward there is. My dad doubted that he would ever be able to make this trip. Thanks to you, his dream came true. (And mine for being able to share this with him.)

Most sincere thanks to all of you on this Veteran's Day.

Marilyn McCaulley

10.Mary & Jay Cawley(non-registered)

We have known Virginia Gary for over 4 years and until recently she never talked about her
military experience. She is to be honored and commended for her service. You would never know what a great
lady she is to listen to her. Modest in every way. So typical of the World War 11 vets. Way to go, Virginia

9.Denise De Hesus(non-registered)

On June 7, 2011, my father, John S. De Hesus, made his Honor Flight. Dad was the 2nd oldest vet on the flight. My 30-year old son acted as his guardian. Both had the most wonderful, memorable and emotional experience. Like many WWII vets, when Dad returned from active duty (in the Philippines) he was eager to resume his life with his young family. He rarely spoke of overseas experiences. While Dad enjoyed seeing the memorials in DC, and getting to know his fellow vets on the flight, the welcome home reception was the topper. He's a "meet and greet" kind of guy, so he was pleased to shake hands and be kissed and photographed by all of the well wishers. He was surprised to see some family friends in the crowd, including a past commander from his hometown American Legion Post (of which, he also is a past commander), but it was the spirit of strangers that had him awestruck! This trip was all the more memorable having been shared with this grandson, who was visibly emotional making his way through the crowd at Midway. He would like to make another trip as a guardian to help make this journey possible for our veterans. As a participant in the welcome home reception, I can only describe it as better than 10 Christmases! Sincere thanks to all the volunteers, guardians, donors and well-wishers who make Honor Flight a chance-of-a-lifetime experience for our vets.

8.FCSN Teunissen, Heather A.(non-registered)

I feel so honored to be able to be a part of welcoming the veterans home while I'm stationed in Great Lakes. My first run - June 23rd - was choppy, but the 6 1/2 hour bus ride to Midway was well worth it when I was able to see and be a part of something so amazing. This time around - 14 July 2010 - I was honored with the presence of Dick - a veteran of the air force - and he was such a gift to me. I walked away from Midway airport much different than I came in and I hope to be a part of any other Honor Flights that happen while I am still stationed in Illinois. Thank you to all the volunteers for their hard work!

Most of all!
Thank you to all of our Veterans!! Without you there would be no America for myself and my fellow shipmates and soldiers to defend.

7.Debbie Johnson(non-registered)

I am so proud to have been able to greet the WW II veterans at Midway with my family and grandchildren. My 4yr old grandson Noah shook as many hands as he could. How great for a 4yr old to have that honor.

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