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Army
was, “Everything in life is an experience Navy veteran Jason Henry, “a wonderful
that you can let better you.” His own life man and helper.” For this hero who
dictum is, “I can’t do anything without served his country as a soldier in two
God. He is involved with everything in different wars, the Honor Flight “was
your life. He gave us the greatest gift, by truly a fantastic experience”.
giving us Jesus.” Jim was an elder at his
church in California for 40 years. He has
served at Mt. Gilead Baptist and Burch by Katherine McLamore and Larry A. Williams
Veterans Liaison Co-Chairs
Church of Christ in Lubbock since 2004. Texas South Plains Honor Flight Committee

When asked how he would encourage
the younger generations of today,
Jim replied, “Past generations have
made it possible for you to follow their
example. Don’t give up... You can make
a contribution, too.” Just like John F.
Kennedy said, “Ask not what your
country can do for you, but ask what can
you do for your country”.

Jim’s eyes light up when he talks about
the Honor Flight. A man at the VA Clinic
saw his WWII cap and asked If he’d ever
been to Washington. That conversation
resulted in a wonderful experience
for Jim Guyton. He proudly displays
his cherished mementos from the trip. herrin
His favorite part was experiencing the
Changing of the Guards at Arlington h real estate
and the Vietnam Wall. He even knew
some of the other Korean War veterans.
Jim calls his Honor Flight guardian, ron herrin broker

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