While lamenting a 2-hour layover at Reagan Airport in Washington D.C. – on my way to another national capital, Ottawa, Canada – a plane with 88 World War II Veterans landed at the gate right across from where I sat. This was an “Honor Flight” – 88 heroes of The Greatest Generation had come to town for a ceremony at the World War II Memorial, prior to the annual running of the Marine Marathon. Seeing these men up close and in person, and shaking their hands, was nothing less than unforgettable. Fortunately, we all now carry a combination hi-resolution camera and hi-def video-cam in our pocket. Thanks to my iPhone, for Veteran’s Day 2012, I can share this occasion with you.
Ralph Cipolla 