URBANA — Local veterans got a once-in-a-lifetime ride on Tuesday.
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Dream Flights travels the country giving special rides to veterans as a “Thank You” for their service.
They were at Grimes Field in Urbana on Tuesday to give a special ride to seven members of the Springfield Masonic Community who served our country.
“Giving back to those who gave,” Jenny Lynn, a Dream Flights crew member, said.
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Dream Flights has taken more than 7,000 veterans for these special rides.
Phil Frabott was one of the veterans who hit the skies on Tuesday. As reported on News Center 7 at 5:30, they first asked him to participate three years ago, but he declined.
“I don’t like airplanes,” Frabott said. “I said ‘no’ and some guys get talking, some guys there at home where we live, and they indicated that it was a nice, smooth flight, and I really should do it.”
He eventually said yes, and it turned out to be a smooth ride. He told News Center 7 that he loved the view from above.
“Nice countryside,” he said. “Got to see Urbana for the first time from the circle down there.”
The ride was special, but even more special was the meaning behind it.
“It’s what we want, to be appreciated for what we do,” Frabott said.
If you have a loved one who is a veteran deserving of a Dream Flight, you can find more information here.
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