Local heroes return: Asheville welcomes veterans from Blue Ridge Honor Flight to DC

ABC13 News
Kimberly King

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — More than 350 people gathered at the Asheville airport in a hangar to welcome home 99 veterans who had flown on the Blue Ridge Honor Flight to Washington, D.C., on the night of April 19. Despite some delays with the chartered Allegiant plane landing, everyone remained with their flags, banners and welcome home signs. The atmosphere was joyous, and the veterans were extremely appreciative of the warm welcome.  Out of the 99 veterans, 88 served in Vietnam, including several women, along with a World War II veteran and Korean War veterans.