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Veterans Day is a day to pay tribute to those who put their lives on the line for our country.KMBC 9 is a proud sponsor of the Heartland Honor Flight, which takes veterans to Washington, D.C. to see the memorials built in their honor.For many veterans, this is the trip of a lifetime. The morning starts bright and early, taking off from KCI on a specially-decorated flight. The veterans then land to a water-cannon salute in Washington, where cheers and chants in their honor fill the halls of Reagan National Airport. From there, a police escort leads the way, taking the veterans to each of the memorials in their honor.During the trip, many veterans say they begin to unpack memories and emotions they’ve held onto since serving our country. After visiting the sacred sights, the Heartland Honor Flight caps off the trip with a few surprises. Take a look at what was in store for these veterans:Meet the Vietnam War Dustoff Pilots:This was a reunion decades in the making. A special mail call:The veterans were surprised with well-wishes from friends and loved ones. Honoring the fallen at Arlington National Cemetery:One POW remembers friends who never made it home from their mission.A hero’s welcome in Kansas City:Many veterans say this is an honor they never got when they came home from war.Want to learn more about the Heartland Honor Flight, nominate a veteran for a trip, or contribute? Click here to learn more.