Joe Deacon and his brothers, Tom and Bill Deacon, and their Honor Flight guardian, Gina Cadagan, stand in front of a memorial statue in Washington D.C. The brothers were able to attend the event together although they live in different states. From left: Tom Deacon, Gina Cadagan, Bill Deacon and Joe Deacon.
May 8, 2024
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Coeur d'Alene veteran seeks to raise funds for Honor Flights
Having served stateside as his two brothers served abroad in the Vietnam War, Joe Deacon spoke to the Rotary Club Friday about his experiences during the trip of a lifetime on an Honor Flight from Spokane to Washington, D.C.
Coeur d'Alene man joins brothers on Honor Flight to Washington DC
After years of watching other veterans experience Honor Flights from the Inland Northwest to be celebrated for their service, it was finally Joe Deacon’s turn. He was able to join his brothers, Tom and Bill Deacon on the trip to Washington D.C. as they were honored for serving in the military during the Vietnam War.