The flights are free of charge to any veteran with physical or financial limitations that have prevented them from ever seeing the World War Two memorial.
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The first Honor Flight out of Myrtle Beach took more than 100 World War II veterans to Washington D.C. Wednesday.
Many of them will get to see the World War II Memorial for the very first time.
Galer Wright says being able to share the experience with others who served during that time holds a special meaning. "It represents what we all went through. I think we don't think much about it because it was so long ago. It sort of makes the experience we had 60 years ago, it brings it back close again."
Honor Flight Grand Strand/Myrtle Beach is the newest hub for Honor Flight South Carolina. Wednesday's inaugural flight wouldn't have taken to the sky without the support of the community. Several fundraisers have been held over the past couple of months and many local businesses and individuals made donations.
"We have collected over $70,000 in donations and the flight itself, including the buses and meals. It's about a $55,000 dollar event," Flight Organizer Bert Cassels said.
The Honor Flight is free for any veteran whose physical or financial limitations have prevented them from seeing the World War II memorial.
"It makes you feel a part of something that slipped away over the years," Wright added.
The 130 available seats filled up quickly and because some veterans weren't able to go on Wednesday's flight, organizers expect another trip to be planned for the near future.
