World War II Army veteran J. Lee Robertson was recently honored by the Bluegrass Hub of the Honor Flight Network out of Louisville, Kentucky, as he, along with 81 veterans enjoyed a whirlwind trip to Washington to visit war memorials and Arlington National Cemetery.
“This was just a remarkable day and I enjoyed spending time with the veterans from World War II, Korea, and Vietnam as we shared stories of war and stories of healing. Hopefully our time together brought more healing,” he reflected.
The Honor Flight Network was formed in 2005 with a mission of honoring our nation’s veterans by bringing them to Washington to visit the memorials and monuments dedicated to their service and sacrifice. The network is comprised of more than 130 hubs in 45 states and is comprised of volunteers and donors who are dedicated to the mission. Since 2005, the network has honored more than 250,000 veterans, according to Meredith Rosenbeck, CEO of the Honor Flight Network….