It was a special send-off for a World War II veteran who died alone during the pandemic, laid to rest with a flyover by Warbirds Adventures. ST.
CLOUD, Fla. - On this Memorial Day weekend, a World War II veteran who died alone during the pandemic was laid to rest with a very special flyover by the people at Warbird Adventures in Kissimmee.
It was a salute in the sky for 94-year-old Roger Swanson. Warbird Adventures Chief Pilot Thom Richard says he knew the veteran. "Roger visited us several times.
He showed up here in his wheelchair," says Richard "When we heard of his passing and the unfortunate circumstances, we thought it was very appropriate to honor him."' Swanson served as a captain in the United States Air Force.