The 2014 Honor Flight is appropriately named as all Veterans included felt truly "honored" and esteemed. A packed 20 hour day handled with care, planning and near precision. Flying to our Nation's Capital to view, reminisce, and honor the thousands of our "Comrades in Arms" who paid the ultimate sacrifice with their lives.
From the stately memorials of Washington, Lincoln and Jefferson to those erected in our lifetime which included the large WWII Memorial, the Korean Rice Paddie Enlarged Men Statues, the Vietnam Wall, the Navy and the newest Air Force Monument, we attempted to ingest all the symbolism, and grandeur of those amazing memorials. So much to absorb and so little time, but our hearts and minds overflowed with "raw emotion" and "thankfulness" for the bravery, valor and sacrifice given by so many! A day forever remembered with eternal gratitude for the many that contributed resources, time and talent to make this a special day of delight and true honor. With my deepest appreciation. Norm Luiken LCDR-USNR
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| Boarding the Plane to Washington, DC |
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| Charter Flight to D.C. |
Found a seat with previous known Vets
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| In 2 hrs we arrived in DC and loaded several buses |
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| Ever present Washington Monument |
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| First stop Arlington Cemetary |
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| Changing of the Guard at Arlington |
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| Followed by a wreath presentation |
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| Next stop, WWII Memorial |
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| In memory of the Iowa men who served in WWII |
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| Korean War Memorial |
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| Unto the newer Air Force Memorial |
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| Norm at the Air Force Memorial |
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| Norm with Navy Sailor |
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| Navy Chaplain conducting services on the main deck |
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| Norm by the Reflecting Pool |
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| Iwo Jima |
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| Group picture 148 Story Co Veterans at Iwo Jima |
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| Jefferson Memorial |
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| Lincoln Memorial |
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| Washington Memorial Reflecting Pool |
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| Our Tour Bus in Washington, DC |
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| Welcome Home - American Flag on overpass on I35 |
