American Airlines sends off WWII veterans for their historic D-Day 80th anniversary commemorative trip to Normandy, France.
American Airlines kicked off its D-Day 80th anniversary trip to Normandy, France, with 70 World War II veterans on Friday at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. The veterans enjoyed a kickoff dinner Thursday night at American Airlines headquarters in Forth Worth, Texas, before their AA flight to Paris, and took part in a parade to the airport on Friday afternoon.
We’re honored to play a part in helping this group of heroic veterans return to Normandy," American Airlines COO David Seymour said in a statement. "This special journey is not only an expression of our gratitude for these heroes and the sacrifices they made for our freedom, but we hope to help shine a light on their extraordinary stories and preserve their legacies for generations to come," he added. Among the 70 veterans selected for the trip was Frank J. Perry Sr.
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