On Saturday, October 3rd Rotarians in District 7670 and our communities gave thanks to over 100 WWII veterans in our District by taking them on the trip of a lifetime to the WWII Memorial in Washington DC.
Clubs, Rotarians and groups district-wide raised money and awareness to make the trip possible.
100 Veterans and approximately 40 Rotarians (who worked to support the Veterans on the physically and emotionally demanding trip) were greeted in Washington DC by a large welcoming committee, Rolling Thunder Bikers, Service-men and women and passers-by. They visited the WWII, Korean, Vietnam, Lincoln and Marine memorials. The day was capped off by observing the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknowns in Arlington National Cemetery. Afterwards the veterans returned to Washington National Airport and flew back to Asheville where a large crowd was gathered to welcome them home.
