Honor Flight Thank You

Letter to the editor

Posted Wednesday, October 30, 2024 8:00 pm

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Sumner Atkins | Marco Island, Florida

As a veteran who participated in the Collier-Lee Honor Flight on September 28, I cannot find words to express my appreciation for all the work that was done by the organizers of this trip to make, for me, one of the most memorable experiences of my life. I am 89.

The outpouring of care and support by the hundreds, if not thousands of people who showed up to support veterans at the DC and RSW Airports was overwhelming.

Many thanks to the members of the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, elected officials and to all the school children who wrote personal letters of appreciation.

I give special thanks to my guardian, Deborah Atkins, for assisting me on this unbelievable adventure.

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