We were contacted by the Patriot Guard Riders to elicit support for the event which entailed forming a flag line to welcome the veterans at the gate where the plane arrived. About 16 people stepped up and participated. It started out with a Police escorted ride to BWI from the Rt 195 Park and Ride. This Police Escort was arranged thanks to the connections Squid has with ABATE.

If you ever have the chance to attend one of these events - I highly recommend it.

Bikes assemble at the Park and Ride at Rt 195 near UMBC

We arrived at the airport and were escorted into a private parking lot.

Everyone had to get passes so we could get through security and proceed to the gate so we could form the flag line

Excitement was building as we were waiting for the first Veteran to Appear

The honor flight coordinator announced to the crowd waiting to board planes exactly what was happening. We waited for the Veterans to emerge. The Veterans were traveling with an NBC News Crew

Finally the first Veterans appears. The entire airport broke out in non-stop applause and cheers. It was emotional for us and the Veterans. You could tell they appreciated us being there.

The Veterans take a PIT Stop after the long flight. Many came up and talked to us. Although they are up in years - many are very mobile and in excellent shape.

Some of the guys came up and had pictures taken in front of the flag line.

The Flag Line assembles at the busses that took the veterans to the WWII Memorial in Washington.

Founder of The Honor Flight Program, Mr. Earl Morse, is involved in the operation, barking out orders to keep everything organized and on track.

Squid talks to a WWII Marine who shares a story.