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It was then that I heard the sniffles and saw the fighting off of tears I remained tense as to not do so myself. A few cried before everyone.The veterans said a few words to some of us as they passed us by and I recall one spe- cifically walking by and stopping right in front of me. He observed me for a moment and I did not move my eyes stared straight ahead as you are supposed to do at the position of attention. He then saidWow looking sharp and moved on. As soon as all the veterans passed us by we filed in be- hind as their escort. We headed into the gym and I heard one of loudest roars I have ever heard. Everyone there stood applauded and cheered. The Young Marines took the veterans to their assigned seats and then returned to our units. The veterans were surrounded by re-enactors and each veteran got a kiss on each cheek from two ladies dressed in 1940s attire.All the veterans were announced by name and seated in the middle of the gym. Overall it was an amazing experience. For more information check out the website indyhonorflight.org . My mom took a photo of us by the sign then I thanked everyone and formally dismissed my unit. Then I spoke with a few other Young Ma- rines veterans and adult staff. At the end of the event I thought of just how amazing it is to attend these events and how thankful I am to be in the Young Marine program. VeteransofWorldWarIIarehonoredfortheirserviceand threeIndianaYoungMarinesunitsweretheretoassist. Above An opportunity for a brief conversation and Right a veteran holds a portrait of himself taken during his service in World War II. Young Marines honored to be a part of an amazing tribute.