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Veterans Begin Countdown to D.C. Trip

Veterans Begin Countdown to D.C. Trip - Monday, April 14, 2008 at 7:11PM EST

Reported by: Candice Kelly
Monday, Apr 14, 2008 @ 07:11pm EST
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY- Monday was a special day for veterans in our area as they kicked off the countdown to an emotional trip.

The World War Two Veterans Memorial project had a dedication and flag raising ceremony outside the Luzerne County courthouse in Wilkes-Barre.

In just two weeks they'll send three bus loads of world war two veterans down to Washington D. C. to see the world war two memorial.

Many of the veterans will see it for the first time.

World War Two Veteran Willis Ide said, "Oh, it means everything. My daughter was going to take me some time this summer if I didn't get down before. I don't think I can really describe it. We're just really looking forward to it."

The veterans will leave from Mohegan Sun on April 29th.

Their trip is being paid for by 'Leadership Wilkes-Barre.'