Local Children Of Fallen Service Members Board The Snowball Express (Photo Gallery)

December 13, 2015

For a special group of military families, Saturday was not an ordinary day. Nearly 1,700 children and spouses of fallen U.S. military members headed out on an all-expense-paid journey to Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas, for the 10th annual Snowball Express.

Before departing from Pensacola, 56 family members enjoyed decorations, refreshments and an entertaining send-off at the USO and Gate 9. The aircraft received a water-cannon salute upon departure.

While many look forward to the holiday season with excitement and anticipation of times with family and friends, the holidays can be difficult for those who have lost a loved one — especially the families of our fallen military.

Snowball Express is a nonprofit organization with the goal of “Serving the Children of Our Fallen Military Heroes.” Snowball Express is bringing hope and new happy memories to the children of military heroes who have died while on active duty since Sept. 11, 2001.

As the official airline of Snowball Express, American Airlines provided the majority of the air travel, and all flight crews and hundreds of employee volunteers are donating their time to participate in this special program. Ten chartered American aircraft departed from numerous cities — including Pensacola — to pick up Snowball families.

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One Response to “Local Children Of Fallen Service Members Board The Snowball Express (Photo Gallery)”

  1. Gary on December 14th, 2015 9:01 am

    Thank you American Airlines.

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