Among the veterans was Harold "Whitey" Nienhaus, an Air Force veteran who served in the Vietnam War. Nienhaus received a special assignment to this mission and was moved up to be on the flight so his family and community could honor him one last time.

"He's been looking forward to it for some time now," said Nikki and Nancy Nienhaus, Harold's daughter and wife.

Nienhaus is battling Stage 4 cancer, making this honor flight particularly meaningful for his family.

"He also has Stage 4 cancer. So he's looking forward to being a part of the flight," Nancy Nienhaus said. "Embracing his veteran status and embracing life in general. Experiencing things he hasn't yet. And Old Glory's afforded him the opportunity to do that," added her daughter, Nikki.

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