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Arrived in stl
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At the gate. Dry at last. This is master sgt kat collins (air force) who rode with us all day. Should b on time.
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Changing of the guard. Last stop and as you may have guessed, still raining.
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Quick stop at two jima. Yep, still raining.
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Made it to lincoln/korean/vietnam. Still raining.
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We are the official honorary guests of the us navy at the navy mem ceremony
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At the wwii mem. Weather bad but spirits high.
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Check out our active military send off from bwi.
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Arrived to the biggest reception this year. Many active military and hundreds of people. Awesome.
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Boarding went well. Great group today. See u in dc.
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Funniest tandem on the trip. Ed just can't tell time.
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At the gate in baltimore. Home soon.
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Photo with our fabulous drivers/tour guides, andre and lenny. They make things so much easier. Leaving tomb of the unknown now.
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Leaving korean mem, then iwo jima and then last stop at arlington. All in great spirits. Concession stand sold about fifty ice cream bars.
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Absolutely perfect day at the Lincoln memorial.
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Jamie and iva (our only navy wave) enjoying the perfect weather.
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We made it to the wwii memorial. Technical difficulties with earlier posts. (meaning technically I forgot)
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We are boarded and ready for the flight. We have several comedians on this trip. Should be fun.
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Made it. Final bus boarding. Will be close to scheduled arrival.
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Boarding the plane at bwi. As smooth as silk. Energetic vets and attentive guardians make for an easy day. Should arrive in stl on time.
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Arlington visitors center. Saw part of changing of the guard. Now back to the airport.
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Effingham guys at vietnam memorial. Always a moving experience here.
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We made it to the WWII Memorial. Cool but at least its dry.
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Arrived at lambert. Everyone in good spirits. Sw airlines taking great care of us once again.
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We are tired, but back in the bus bound for decatur. Thanks to all for a nearly flawless day.
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Security at bwi. On schedule.
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Our guys in illini orange at the changing of the guard at arlington. Last stop.
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Mr call away and guardian doug lowery at iwo jima.
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Technical problems delayed my blogging. We have been to ww2 memorial. Now at lincoln/vietnam/korea. All is well, great weather and enthusiastic vets.
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Boarding in stl
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Departing decatur on schedule (almost)
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FWD: just arrived at lambert. should be in effingham at 10 or 1015. cu soon!

Our ride to stl. about to board... on schedule...

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Mr. Edwards & his guardian preparing for departure at DC.

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At the dc gate. Baxter health care surprised us with tremendous volunteers and special gifts.
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Headed to the airport. just left the memorials.

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Back on bus after wwii memorial.

found a shady spot to enjoy the memorial.

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As you can see we made it to the ww two memorial. We had a quick bus tour of dc and we now have some time here.
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White house.

Navy memorial

Just passed the capitol building on the way to wwii memorial.

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touring arlington now.

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Arrived to great reception in d.c. The vets were surprised and delighted by the water cannon salute and the standing o at the gate.
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Departing St.Lou headed for DC

Boarding our ride to DC.

ready for takeoff!