Dream Flights

Monday, July 18, 2022 

Jack Champagne was being honored for his service to our country with a Dream Flight at the Waukesha County Airport and Lenore Lee, Rita Evans, Dan Di Domizio, Jon Bales and I were his cheering section.  We left at 8:00 a.m. with Life Enrichment Director Abby Syverson driving the SRS bus.

We were the first to arrive and were soon joined by other Capri communities.  We gathered in a hangar with plenty of tables and chairs also coffee, water and snacks.

Jim Tarantino, Capri Community Owner and CEO, made opening remarks; we also had greetings from Mayor Shawn Reilly and County Executive Paul Farrow.

Each of the eight veterans was taken up for a ride separately in a restored Boeing Stearman biplane  over the surrounding area.

Upon landing each received a signed cap and photo ops with their respective communities.

Direct Supply provided lunch, beverages and snacks, with many volunteers assisting.

Summit Singers led us singing the National Anthem with the flag raised by the Waukesha Fire Department.

Quilts of Honor presented each veteran with a handmade quilt that had their name, branch and years of service.  Each quilter wrapped a quilt around each veteran in appreciation of their service.

We arrived back at SRS at about 1:30 p.m. totally exhilarated by this wonderful tribute.