Veteran takes an Honor Flight to nation’s capital

WASHINGTON, D.C. — World War II veteran LeRoy L. Knowlton of Dexter and member of American Legion Post 119 of Guilford spent July 22-24 in Washington, D.C. with Honor Flight Maine. The program takes veterans of the era to the World War II Memorial and other sites free of charge.

Photo courtesy of Brian Knowlton

HONOR FLIGHT TO D.C. — World War II veteran LeRoy L. Knowlton of Dexter, who was accompanied by his son Brian Knowlton, traveled to Washington, D.C. last month as part of Honor Flight Maine. Knowlton and his son are pictured at the World War II Memorial.

During the visit Knowlton and others also went to Arlington Cemetery, Fort Meade, Md. and Fort McHenry in Baltimore. At Fort Meade the 27 World War II veterans helped raise the large daytime flag.

Knowlton was accompanied by his son Brian Knowlton (U.S. Army retired) also of Dexter and Post Commander of Post 119. Upon return to Portland they were met with a water cannon salute on the taxiway and then a large reception in the terminal where they were met by military members, veterans organizations, the Shrine Honor Guard, Scouts and other groups.

The next Honor Flight Maine trip will be Oct. 28-30. For more information contact 370-7211 or go to www.honorflightmaine.org.