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Council honors Rio Grande Honor Flight volunteers and veterans; speakers describe mission as life‑changing
Summary
Council members and veterans’ groups marked a round of Honor Flight trips with public comment and a standing ovation. Veterans and guardians described emotional healing at Washington, D.C., memorials and urged continued city support for homecoming events and fundraising for guardian scholarships.
A group representing Rio Grande Honor Flight addressed the El Paso City Council during public comment on Sept. 16, recounting the impact of flights that take veterans to Washington, D.C., memorials and asking the city to continue supporting homecoming ceremonies and fundraising efforts.
Denise LaBeouf, James…
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