Today marks the 144th annual day of remembrance for the heroes who laid down their lives while serving in our country’s armed forces. According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Memorial Day, or Decoration Day, was declared a national holiday in 1971 but has been recognized by our nation since 1871.
In 2000, Congress passed a National Moment of Remembrance Act to encourage every American to reflect in a moment of silence at 3 p.m. and honor those who gave their lives in service to the nation. I encourage all of you to take a moment to honor these brave men and women during that time.
To find out more information about the history of Memorial Day, please click here.
The Evansville Regional Airport recently had the honor of becoming a Regional Honor Flight Hub. With this designation, local World War II veterans will be able to participate in the Honor Flight Network and fly to Washington D.C. On the Honor Flight, veterans will visit the memorials that have been dedicated to them for their sacrifice and bravery. The flight is scheduled for May 30th.
The World War II Veterans attending the Honor Flight are holding a meet and greet this Thursday. The public is welcome to join at the Tropicana Conference Center located at 450 NW Riverside Dr. in Evansville. They will be in the Walnut Room from 4-6 p.m. During this time, I will be presenting House Concurrent Resolution 57, which honors the Honor Flight of Southern Indiana and the Evansville Regional Airport on becoming the new National Honor Flight hub.
For more information about the Honor Flight Network, please click here.
I look forward to seeing you at this event and hope you will join me in showing our gratitude for these brave veterans.
