Several area military veterans were part of an Honor Flight contingent that traveled to Washington, D.C., Friday and Saturday, courtesy of an effort spearheaded by Southern Coffey County High School in Le Roy.
Iolans David L. Donovan, who served in Vietnam, Brian David Donovan and Richard Warren Hurst, both of whom served in Iraq, were joined by Vietnam veterans Ronald John Burris, Colony, and Ervin A. Daugherty, Kincaid, as well as Wayne Verlin Smith, Humboldt, a Korean War veteran.
They were among 24 veterans from across the state, accompanied by eight adults and 24 student chaperones.
The visit included stops at Arlington National Cemetery, Iwo Jima Marine Memorial and the Air Force Memorial on the first day. Day twos itinerary included stops at the Navy, World War II, Korean, Lincoln and Vietnam memorials.
This is the 17th such honor flight organized by SCC social science teacher Jeff True and former district secretary Roxi Newkirk.
MEANWHILE, organizers are raising funds for the next Honor Flight trip. Tickets for a raffle drawing will be sold from 8 to 5 Saturday at Iola Walmart.
The prize drawings will be in early December.
