Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
David Sanders, Sidney ride captain, Rod Fries, James Harmon (hidden) and Dave Hixson (partially hidden) talk with Police Chief Darren Huff and Capt. Andy Bremer of the Kimball Police Dept. at Shopko last Thursday as the Patriot Guard riders escort the Honor Flight through Kimball.
More than 20 veterans from World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War were escorted by nearly as many guardians on their way through Nebraska for their Honor Flight.
Riders with the Nebraska Patriot Guard from Scottsbluff and Sidney met last Thursday at Shopko in Kimball, which allowed the riders from the Scottsbluff area to return home while those from Sidney escorted the veterans into Colorado. In Colorado, they were met by riders from the Colorado Patriot Guard, according to lead ride caption, Steven Thomlison of Gering.
The Honor Flight Network is a non-profit organization that honors America's veterans by providing transport to Washington D.C. so the nation's heroes can reflect at the memorial from the war in which they served.
Top priority is given to senior veterans, World War II survivors, and veterans with terminal illnesses.
The Patriot Guard Riders is a national non-profit organization dedicated to honoring military heroes, honorably discharged veterans, and first responders by ensuring dignity is given to those listed during memorial services.
Additionally, the Patriot Guard Riders participate in escort the same during events such as the Honor Flight.
