The Honor Flight of My Life
From one vet to another23 total reviews
Comment from Susan Newell
John,
I wish I had a six for this one. Thank you for your service in Vietnam, the war of my generation, and one like no other in many ways, but mostly in the way the populace treated those who served. You wrote this so well that I could imagine standing there with you as the Honor Flight honorees marched past you. Thanks for telling this story.
Sue
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2022
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John,
I wish I had a six for this one. Thank you for your service in Vietnam, the war of my generation, and one like no other in many ways, but mostly in the way the populace treated those who served. You wrote this so well that I could imagine standing there with you as the Honor Flight honorees marched past you. Thanks for telling this story.
Sue
Comment Written 11-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2022
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Thank you, Sue. Your comments are heartwarming for me, even more than a sixth star. I appreciate you taking the time to read my story.
John
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You are very welcome, John.
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Truly, the thanks go to you.
Comment from Sarah Robin
Thank you for sharing this post with us. It is a wonderful tribute to all of our veterans. I agree that God puts us in places where we need to be. Your writing is very well done. This is a perfect story for Veterans Day. Sarah
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2022
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Thank you for sharing this post with us. It is a wonderful tribute to all of our veterans. I agree that God puts us in places where we need to be. Your writing is very well done. This is a perfect story for Veterans Day. Sarah
Comment Written 11-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2022
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Thank you, Sarah. I appreciate your kind and insightful words, and especially your overly generous sixth star. God bless. John
Comment from Wendy G
An excellent post and a wonderful memory to share for Veterans Day (in Australia we celebrate Remembrance Day today). Your story is interesting and well-written, and yes, God does show up in many ways as we acknowledge Him in our lives. Best wishes for the contest.
Wendy
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2022
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An excellent post and a wonderful memory to share for Veterans Day (in Australia we celebrate Remembrance Day today). Your story is interesting and well-written, and yes, God does show up in many ways as we acknowledge Him in our lives. Best wishes for the contest.
Wendy
Comment Written 11-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2022
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Thank you, Wendy. As always, I appreciate your insightful reviews and best wishes. John
Comment from T B Botts
Hello John,
First, I want to thank you for your service. Many people don't realize how difficult it can be not only on the service members, but on their families as well. I'm so glad that you were able to participate in welcoming those great heroes back home. America would be a much different place if so many of them hadn't answered the call with such bravery. Well done on your story.
Happy Veteran's Day.
Have a blessed evening.
Tom
reply by the author on 10-Nov-2022
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Hello John,
First, I want to thank you for your service. Many people don't realize how difficult it can be not only on the service members, but on their families as well. I'm so glad that you were able to participate in welcoming those great heroes back home. America would be a much different place if so many of them hadn't answered the call with such bravery. Well done on your story.
Happy Veteran's Day.
Have a blessed evening.
Tom
Comment Written 10-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 10-Nov-2022
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Thank you, Tom. I had no idea what an indelible imprint meeting those heroes would have on me. I had the honor of greeting members of the generation that shaped the values of this country for so many years. It's a shame we've lost most of them. Thank you for your compliments and kind review.
John
Comment from Rosemary Everson1
Goodness, what a gracious story. Yes, He does show up at unexpected places. He puts us sometimes right where we should be. I really like your story. Happy Veterans' Day!
reply by the author on 10-Nov-2022
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Goodness, what a gracious story. Yes, He does show up at unexpected places. He puts us sometimes right where we should be. I really like your story. Happy Veterans' Day!
Comment Written 10-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 10-Nov-2022
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Thank you so much! You're much too kind and generous, especially with your sixth star. You're so right; we should never complain about our circumstances because that's where God has put us...and He knows best. God bless you.
John
Comment from Pam (respa)
-Thanks for sharing the photo and story, John.
-You told it very well and show your pride in
being able to honor these veterans.
-I like your introduction very much.
-You do a good job describing the scene after that
as the veterans appear in the lobby.
-I am glad you had this opportunity, and
the honor that goes with paying your respects
to this special group of men.
-I like your ending paragraphs, too, and I agree
that "God will touch our lives in the most unexpected ways and at the most unexpected times."
-I was wondering what organization was sponsoring this and how
they selected the veterans to honor.
-Good luck in the contest; a very good entry.
reply by the author on 10-Nov-2022
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-Thanks for sharing the photo and story, John.
-You told it very well and show your pride in
being able to honor these veterans.
-I like your introduction very much.
-You do a good job describing the scene after that
as the veterans appear in the lobby.
-I am glad you had this opportunity, and
the honor that goes with paying your respects
to this special group of men.
-I like your ending paragraphs, too, and I agree
that "God will touch our lives in the most unexpected ways and at the most unexpected times."
-I was wondering what organization was sponsoring this and how
they selected the veterans to honor.
-Good luck in the contest; a very good entry.
Comment Written 10-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 10-Nov-2022
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Thank you for taking the time to read my story and provide such an Indepth and touching review. An organization in Washington sponsors the flights. You can google "honor flights for veterans" and get all the information on how and where to apply. Thanks again.
John
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You are very welcome, John, and thanks for sharing the information.
Comment from susand3022
Hi John,
I love that story, and I love what you said in that last paragraph. How God will touch our lives unexpectedly. It always seems that when I'm looking for something, I never find it, but as soon as I give up on trying to find it, it falls right into my lap!
Happy Veterans Day!
Thank You For Your Service!
Susan :)
reply by the author on 10-Nov-2022
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Hi John,
I love that story, and I love what you said in that last paragraph. How God will touch our lives unexpectedly. It always seems that when I'm looking for something, I never find it, but as soon as I give up on trying to find it, it falls right into my lap!
Happy Veterans Day!
Thank You For Your Service!
Susan :)
Comment Written 10-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 10-Nov-2022
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Thank you, Susan. You are so right. We always want God to help us do what we think is right, when we should wait for His guidance to do what He knows is right. He'll always surprise us... Thank you for your review and best wishes.
John
Comment from Carol Hillebrenner
This is a wonderful and moving story. I think you are right about being in the right at the right time. There are too few times we can remember how others have helped us keep the greatest country on Earth.
reply by the author on 10-Nov-2022
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This is a wonderful and moving story. I think you are right about being in the right at the right time. There are too few times we can remember how others have helped us keep the greatest country on Earth.
Comment Written 10-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 10-Nov-2022
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Thank you, Carol. I can think of numerous times where I've found myself in circumstances not of my choosing but, with God's grace, where I needed to be. Thank you so much, especially for the sixth star.
Comment from papa55mike
Your luggage missed that flight for just that reason. We need to celebrate Veterans Day with much more honor. What a wonderfully written essay, and thank you for your service!
Have a great day, and God bless.
mike
reply by the author on 10-Nov-2022
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Your luggage missed that flight for just that reason. We need to celebrate Veterans Day with much more honor. What a wonderfully written essay, and thank you for your service!
Have a great day, and God bless.
mike
Comment Written 10-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 10-Nov-2022
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I wholeheartedly agree with you I appreciate your kind words and generous sixth star. God bless you, as well. John
Comment from Sally Law
Beautifully written for the contest, John. I know I have thanked you for your service, but thank you, again! I can't say it enough. I'm glad you received an extra special blessing on this day!
On improvement, if I may. Reconnect " forming in the airport lobby." It's disconnected.
Sending you my best today as always and best wishes for the upcoming contest
Sal :))
reply by the author on 10-Nov-2022
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Beautifully written for the contest, John. I know I have thanked you for your service, but thank you, again! I can't say it enough. I'm glad you received an extra special blessing on this day!
On improvement, if I may. Reconnect " forming in the airport lobby." It's disconnected.
Sending you my best today as always and best wishes for the upcoming contest
Sal :))
Comment Written 10-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 10-Nov-2022
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Thank you, Sally. I can always count on you when I go off the rails and get disconnected. I've already made the correction. May God richly bless you!
John