Johnson and Borgen on 27th Midwest Honor Flight

Published by admin on Fri, 11/14/2025 - 12:14pm

Borgen Ready for Honor Flight Don Borgen of Veblen (center) was all smiles the night before the Honor Flight trip that he went on. Borgen is pictured with his wife Pat (left) and his 'guardian' for the trip, Kathleen.  ~ Courtesy Photos

by Bridget Shileny, Marshall County Journal

Two Marshall County veterans recently experienced an unforgettable journey as part of the latest Midwest Honor Flight, a program that flies veterans to Washington, D.C. for a day of recognition, remembrance, and gratitude.

Ray Johnson of Britton and Don Borgen of Veblen were among 83 veterans who participated in Mission 27, which took place on Sept. 23. The day-long trip allowed them to visit national memorials dedicated to their service and to receive a heartfelt welcome home decades after their time in uniform.

The Midwest Honor Flight, part of the national Honor Flight Network, recognizes American veterans for their sacrifices by flying them to Washington, D.C. at no cost to visit their memorials. To date, the Midwest branch has completed 28 missions and flown thousands of veterans from across the region. For more on this story and many more please purchase a copy of the Sisseton Courier on news stands now or purchase a copy of the E-edtion on this website.

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