Northern Colorado honor flight sends over 100 veterans to D.C. for recognition

DENVER — Over 100 veterans participated in an honor flight that departed Sunday morning at the Northern Colorado Regional Airport, heading to Washington, D.C., for a day of remembrance and recognition.

The High Plains Honor Flight is a nonprofit that sends veterans to our nation’s capitol, to visit memorials built in their honor.

Sunday’s honor flight was possible through community donations and in partnership with the airport.

“We’re honored to serve as the departure point and to play a role in bringing the community together to recognize and support those who have served our country,” said veteran Dylan Swanson, Northern Colorado Regional Airport manager…

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