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Century Man Among Last Honor Flight Vets
April 13, 2011
Just over 100 World War II veterans, including a Century man, are back at home today after the ninth and final Emerald Coast Honor Flight to Washington on Tuesday.
Among the veterans on Tuesday’s Honor Flight was the Rev. Willie H Carter, 89, of Century. For more photos of Rev. Carter and the Honor Flight arrival, click here.
Hundreds of people gave the veterans a hero’s welcome at the Pensacola Regional Airport. They were escorted by an honor guard and saluted by Marines as they were welcomed back by friends and family.
During the four years of the Emerald Coast honor flight, hundreds of Gulf Coast veterans had the opportunity to spend a day in Washington to see the War War II Memorial and other sights. Organizers have ended the program, saying they have served all the veterans that have applied for the special trip.
Pictured top: Terri Sanders of Century (left) welcomes home the Rev. Willie H. Carter of Century at the Pensacola Regional Airport Tuesday night. Pictured left inset: Benny Barnes and Century Mayor Freddie McCall welcome Rev. Carter back to the airport. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
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15 Responses to “Century Man Among Last Honor Flight Vets”
Thank you for your service to this country and we love you at Pilgrim Lodge MBC.
Why have the vets that has fought in the Korean war not been honored? Why have they been forgot?. I have talked with my father that fought in this war. I have no answer for him. I hope that before he passes he will be honored. He was a young man when he choose to protect his county in this war. The vets of this war should be honored. Many are in their late 70’s and 80’s now. I am glad Mr. Carter got to go he is a great man.
I’m proud of and for you Rev. Carter, you are such a wonderfu man. You were an awesome teacher & counselor to me in middle school. Everytime I see you, that same bright smile is on your face. Much love & respect to you.
THANK-YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE TO ME AND MY FAMILY AND THIS COUNTRY IT IS GREATLY APPRECIATED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thankyou for your service!
Welcome back home Rev. Carter,
Glad you didn’t decide to take a flight somewhere else, we need you here in Century. You have been an inspiritation to many in this Town, County, State, Community, and Country.
May God continue to Bless and Keep you.
Congratulations Rev. Carter. We truly thankful for all the young men and women of your generation for making such selfless sacrafices. Our love and thanks from a grateful nation goes out to you. My only wish is that my father could have lived long enough to make the honor flight. He was truly proud of his service. God Bless You All.
That is just AWESOME….we well deserved trip!!!
What a wonderful thing to do for Rev.Carter.He is well deserving of this Honor.
Thank you for all you do Rev.Carter.
Thank you Rev Carter, you make me proud.
Please tell us all about it at the Alger Sullivan Historical Society meeting next Tuesday, Brother Carter.
Thank you Rev. Carter for all you have did for our country and our community! Thank You!
A great honor for a good man who has given so much time and effort for his
country and community.
Keep up the good work.
THANK YOU SIR for your service
What a wonderful surprise to see such a well-deserving person get to go on the Honor Flight! Thank you Rev. Carter for serving our country and community. You are such a pillar in our community.
Thank you for everything!