On Monday, Montana's 84 World War Two veterans returned home from Washing, D.C. to a big surprise.
"Those people fought for our country," one young supporter said.
"It's kind of a tear jerker. I was here the last flight that was here, so that's why we came again. I'm just thankful we live in a country like this, and it's because of these people," one family member said.
"They celebrated for me when I came in on the first flight. It's a wonderful thing, and I know they had a wonderful time. It's wonderful. It's hard to explain, because it's two days, and you just can't describe how nice it is. And the WWII Memorial is beautiful, and it's something I'll never forget. I was back there in 1991 with my wife, and the memorial wasn't back there then. I was really happy I got to see it, and I can't wait to go again," two veterans said.
"My uncle George is coming in, and it's just an emotional thing, and I wanted to be here for him. I'm just extremely proud of him, not only for our family, but for our country as well. It's really awesome to see the bands and the honor guard, and all the people in red, white, and blue is beyond my expectations. It's great," one family member said.
The fifth Big Sky Honor Flight is DC bound on June 16th. Flight funding is nearly $30,000 short, but organizers will be holding fundraisers to send the 91 veterans to visit their memorial. The next fundraiser will be a barbecue Saturday morning. It will be held at the Ace Hardware on Zimmerman. It starts at 10 AM and goes until 4 PM.
Monday, July 28 2014 8:46 PM EDT2014-07-29 00:46:47 GMT
One of the programs for families with issues of substance addiction and mental illness is canceled because the organization no longer has funding for it.
One of the programs for families with issues of substance addiction and mental illness is canceled because the organization no longer has funding for it.
Monday, July 28 2014 8:42 PM EDT2014-07-29 00:42:10 GMT
The man arrested for a pair of shootings on July 15, one on Rimrock Road and later at Pictograph Cave State Park, has additional charges added to his case.
The man arrested for a pair of shootings on July 15, one on Rimrock Road and later at Pictograph Cave State Park, has additional charges added to his case.
Monday, July 28 2014 8:11 PM EDT2014-07-29 00:11:32 GMT
When August 16th rolls around, Kyle Benton with MAC Productions said people are not going to recognize Coulson Park.MAC Productions is partnering with Billings Parks and Recreation to make Coulson Park beautiful again. They're beautifying the park by keeping the grass cut, planting new vegetation, and fixing roads riddled by problems within the park.Benton said they chose Coulson Park because they want to change people's minds about the park and take away all bad perceptions of the park.KULR ...
When August 16th rolls around, Kyle Benton with MAC Productions said people are not going to recognize Coulson Park.MAC Productions is partnering with Billings Parks and Recreation to make Coulson Park beautiful again. They're beautifying the park by keeping the grass cut, planting new vegetation, and fixing roads riddled by problems within the park.Benton said they chose Coulson Park because they want to change people's minds about the park and take away all bad perceptions of the park.KULR ...
Sunday, July 27 2014 7:47 PM EDT2014-07-27 23:47:00 GMT
The Dirty Dash took place in Billings and over 800 people participated in the dirty run covering over 3 miles, with obstacles designed to test your physical stamina and more importantly, dirty you up.Kayla Mershon with the YMCA said it is fantastic to see people come out and support the YMCA by participating in the Dirty Dash.Along with getting dirty, people came dressed up in a whole of something, or a whole lot of nothing. Some of the most colorful individuals were Batman and His Minions. A...
The Dirty Dash took place in Billings and over 800 people participated in the dirty run covering over 3 miles, with obstacles designed to test your physical stamina and more importantly, dirty you up.Kayla Mershon with the YMCA said it is fantastic to see people come out and support the YMCA by participating in the Dirty Dash.Along with getting dirty, people came dressed up in a whole of something, or a whole lot of nothing. Some of the most colorful individuals were Batman and His Minions. A...
Sunday, July 27 2014 4:45 PM EDT2014-07-27 20:45:05 GMT
A male driver was taken to the hospital Sunday afternoon after crashing near a home on Moore Lane. According to Billings Police Sergeant Shawn Finnegan, it appeared the accident was medical related.
A male driver was taken to the hospital Sunday afternoon after crashing near a home on Moore Lane. According to Billings Police Sergeant Shawn Finnegan, it appeared the accident was medical related.
Saturday, July 26 2014 10:09 PM EDT2014-07-27 02:09:45 GMT
Seven veterans were laid to rest at the Yellowstone National Cemetery in Laurel. Their unclaimed cremated remains were found in a funeral home in Bozeman through the work of the Missing in America Project.
Seven veterans were laid to rest at the Yellowstone National Cemetery in Laurel. Their unclaimed cremated remains were found in a funeral home in Bozeman through the work of the Missing in America Project.
