The 20th Honor Flight from Evansville is set for May 2nd, and among those making the journey will be Carmi’s own Ray Smith. Smith has been selected for the military Honor Flight to Washington, D.C., a trip that honors veterans for their service and sacrifice. A 25-year Legion of Honor member of Kiwanis, Smith served in the Army Veterinary Corps and was stationed in the nation’s capital in the early 1960s.
Since 2014, Honor Flights of Southern Indiana has flown nearly 1,500 veterans to Washington, D.C., as part of the nationwide Honor Flight Network—a nonprofit organization dedicated to honoring America’s veterans.
On May 2nd, Smith and fellow veterans, including David K. Smith of Carmi, will depart early in the morning. Their itinerary includes visits to several memorials throughout the morning, lunch, a bus tour of the National Mall, stops at the Korea, Lincoln, and Vietnam Memorials, and a visit to Arlington National Cemetery to witness the Changing of the Guard Ceremony. The day concludes with a Welcome Home Parade in Evansville, scheduled to begin at 8:30 p.m.
The public is invited to show their appreciation by writing letters of thanks to Tri-State veterans and attending the parade. Those wishing to send a letter specifically to Mr. Smith may do so using a designated address and format. Letters should be sent to:
Operation Mail Call
HFSI-EVV20
PO Box 8234
Evansville, IN 47716
Arnold Ray Smith
Blue
For David K. Smith, write his name and “Gold” underneath.
To learn more about Honor Flights of Southern Indiana, visit their website.