The Lutz Land O’ Lakes Woman’s Club and its youth counterpart, the Lutz Little Women, came together in a heartfelt show of support at St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport on April 15 to welcome home veterans returning from Honor Flight 52.
The Honor Flight Network transports America’s veterans to Washington, D.C. free of charge, to visit the memorials dedicated to their service and sacrifice. Upon their return, they are met with a warm, patriotic welcome—something many never received after their service, especially those who served in the Vietnam War.
One club member, Jeannie Stratis, took her support a step further by participating in the flight itself as a guardian, accompanying one of the veterans throughout the day.
The emotional evening was filled with smiles, tears, and gratitude—from both the veterans and those there to honor them. For many of the servicemen and women, it was the first time they had received a formal thank-you for their military service.
