From the moment they arrived at the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, the veterans were celebrated for their service and sacrifice.

Honor Flight Bluegrass is taking Kentucky and Indiana veterans to Washington D.C. to visit war memorials on Tuesday, May 21.

Honor Flight Bluegrass returned to Louisville Tuesday evening after several veterans toured the war monuments in Washington, D.C.

The red, white and blue waved high on Wednesday morning as Honor Flight Bluegrass prepared to give dozens of veterans the flight of a lifetime.

Williams died last week on Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at the age of 98 at the Veterans Affairs medical center bearing his name in Huntington, West Virginia.

People are encouraged to help welcome the veterans home when their flight arrives at the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport. 

The memories they shared, the goal of the trips and the dignitaries showing their gratitude for their service.

Thirty Kentucky men who fought for our freedom are being honored today.