This morning Tessa and I had the privilege of joining the Clemson Club of Baltimore/DC at the Reagan airport to greet the Honor Flight coming in from South Carolina. It was such an amazing experience! The Honor Flight flies veteran's in from all over the country and takes them on a tour of the war memorials. There wereso grateful and happy, some were even crying. We even met and talked with Colonel Skardon (who turned 100 last year). He is the last living survivor of the Bataan Death March. Col. Skardon told Tessa that he loves Clemson girls and the gave him a kiss on the cheek. He loved it! He gave Tessa one of his challenge coins! The west point alumi choir was also there singing to welcome the veterans. It was such a wonderful way to spend our morning.
(Side note: the boys couldn't make it, they were on a father/sons campout)
Here is a link to a article about Colonel Skardon:
http://newsstand.clemson.edu/mediarelations/clemson-alumnus-ben-skardon-100-to-receive-congressional-gold-medal/
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