War veterans return from "Tour of Honor"

In Delaware County, it was a welcome home fit for heroes.

SPRINGFIELD, Pa. (WPVI) -- In Delaware County, it was a welcome home fit for heroes.

Dozens of people packed St. Kevin's Church in Springfield.
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They were welcoming back World War II and Korean War veterans from their "Tour of Honor" in Washington D.C.

3-Star Army Lieutenant General David D. Halverson and Honor Flight Founder Earl Morse honor veterans on May 21, 2016, the 11th anniversary of the very first Honor Flight.WPVI

All veterans on the Honor Flight Philadelphia trip received a package of mail on the way home to remind them of letters from loved ones.WPVI

More than 150+ World War II and Korean War veterans visited their respective D.C. memorials for the first time on behalf of Honor Flight Philadelphia and Axalta Coating Systems.WPVI

USO-style swing troop joined veterans at the World War II Memorial for a few dances. Pictured with one of the dancers here is Joe Graziano, World War II veteran.WPVI

George Shenkle, a WWII veteran of the 82nd Airborne Division, participated in in the Honor Flight Philadelphia excursion on May 21, 2016.WPVI

The trip sponsored by non-profit Honor Flight and Axalta Coating Systems brings vets to Washington to visit the memorials of the wars in which they fought.

We are all grateful for their service.