Chapter Philanthropy Coordinator, Chelsea Mistretta, attended the Southeast Florida Honor Flight in April. Honor Flight flies local WWII, Korean & Vietnam War veterans to Washington, DC to visit the memorials built to honor their service and sacrifices. She traveled with Max Misemer, a Vietnam Navy veteran. He served as a corpsman and transported marines and tanks in Vietnam.
The group started their day flying from PBI airport to Washington D.C. bright and early. Their first stop was Arlington National Cemetery for the Changing of the Guard Ceremony. Next, they visited the Air Force Memorial for lunch and a group picture. They concluded the trip at the Vietnam and World War II memorials. When they arrived back at PBI, friends, family, and community members were waiting for them for a massive homecoming.
“This was the experience of a lifetime,” said Chelsea. “Being able to show my appreciation to a man who fought for my freedom is something I will never forget.”