Fairhaven man recounts Honor Flight experience. It 'rekindled my flame,' says Vietnam vet

Article Title: Fairhaven man recounts Honor Flight experience. It 'rekindled my flame,' says Vietnam vet

Article Excerpt: "...Vietnam War veteran David Brown, 81, of Fairhaven wants to return the honor given to him on his recent Honor Flight New England trip to Washington, D.C.

Members of the Troop F Massachusetts State Police Barracks led the way for his Honor Flight to leave Logan International Airport in Boston at 5:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 14, with a plane full of U.S. veterans embarking on a meaningful trip to the nation's war memorials built in their honor. ..."

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Honor Flight openings, veterans encouraged to apply: 'It’s healing'

Article Title: Honor Flight openings, veterans encouraged to apply: 'It’s healing'

Article Excerpt: "Nearly 9,000 local veterans have flown to Washington to visit memorials built in their honor. Roelke said they are struggling to find veterans to sign up for flights later this year. "Any who served between 1941 and 1975, active duty, are eligible. There’s room on our fall flights," said Roelke. "We just want to encourage them and let them know it’s a safe, joyful day. ...Honor Flights are free for veterans. Those interested can apply online."

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