Madera vets return from Honor Flight

Allen Baraldi/The Madera Tribune

Richard Smith (center with red jacket) stands with his family at the Fresno Air Terminal after his return from the 32nd Central Honor Flight to Washington, D.C., on September 10.

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Honor Flight No. 32 returned to Fresno from a very memorable trip for a full flight of Korean and Vietnam veterans.

Two of the veterans who were aboard Flight No. 32 that returned September 10 were from Madera — Vietnam veterans Wayne Miller, and Richard Smith. 

Both were met by family and members of the community and given a hero’s welcome home celebration to honor them and to show gratitude for the services and sacrifices they made for America.