Buffalo-Niagara Honor Flight Recognizes Veterans

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Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the veterans of Potter, McKean, and Warren Counties who flew to Washington, D.C. on Saturday, April 15 as part of the Buffalo-Niagara Honor Flight.

The Buffalo-Niagara Honor Flight is part of the National Honor Flight Network, which ``recognizes United States veterans for their sacrifices and their achievements by flying them to Washington to see the memorials at no cost to the veteran.''

Honor Flights prioritize World War II veterans, Korean war, and Vietnam veterans, and veterans with medical issues requiring special attention. Honor Flight guardians fly with each veteran on every flight helping them have a safe, memorable, and rewarding experience.

In patriotic spirit, Bradford Area High School welcomed participating veterans for lunch, a celebration, and community escort on Friday before the flight.

This month, the following veterans from Potter, McKean, and Warren Counties made the flight: Ronald Bosworth, Richard Dugan, Robert Langfitt, and Donald Shinn, all of whom served bravely in the Vietnam war.

We honor and thank these brave men and women for their service to our country and the communities they call home.

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