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Old 05-28-2013, 05:30 PM
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Originally Posted by NECHFalcon68 View Post
I served as a Guardian last year. We met at the American Legion at 4AM, and returned around 11PM. Most of vets are escorted via the wheelchairs provided by the organization. Guardians do make a monetary contribution, in effect, paying for our flight. It was $400 at that time.
BTW did not hear ANYONE complain about it being a long day.....
I will be serving as a guardian on the 8 September flight. I expect to pay $400. I can't wait to take one of these guys on that trip. Everyone who has taken it is touched for life.
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