Heroes Among Us: Father and son share unforgettable journey during Southwest Florida Honor Flight’s Mission XXV

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - For Dick and David Hinds, spending time together often means grabbing their fishing poles and heading out on the water.But last month, the father and son traded their usual fishing trips for a journey neither will soon forget.Dick, a Korean War-era Army veteran, was among more than 70 veterans who traveled to Washington, D.C., for Southwest Florida Honor Flight’s Mission XXV on October 20. By his side was his son, David, serving as his guardian for the day.Together, they visited the memorials honoring America’s military veterans, reflected on Dick’s years of service and made another memory to add to a lifetime of them.Remembering a generation of serviceDick served three years in the U.S. Army, stationed at Fort Devens in Massachusetts during the Korean War era.Although he did not serve overseas in Korea, the war still left its mark on his generation. Dick remembers friends and former classmates who never returned home.Visiting the memorials in Washington gave hi