FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The 33rd Central Valley Honor Flight may be over, but the memories from this trip will stay with them for the rest of their lives.

Sunshine, smiles, and the spires of the Air Force Memorial marked the beginning of Central Valley veterans’ last day in the nation’s Capitol.

Every Air Force veteran and a few different branches got in line to take a picture with the spires overhead. Those smiles later turned to tears at Arlington National Cemetery, as veterans watched the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

Before the ceremony, two members of the Honor Flight were enlisted on a special side mission.

Navy veteran Rich Tolladay placed a penny on the grave of Admiral Hyman Rickover. It's a sign of respect as one veteran honors another.

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