Missouri state legislators gave up their seats in honor of WW2 veterans

Intro:	Missouri state legislators gave up their seats to World War 2 veterans during a day of recognition for Missouri Honor Flight participants.
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Wrap: Over one hundred World War Two veterans crowded into the Missouri House to have Representatives stand in their honor.

Veterans from all over Missouri came together after seven Honor Flights have taken veterans to the War World Two memorial in Washington, D.C.

Minnie Lou Riley's husband participated in this past weekend's Honor Flight.

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Description: "90 motorcycles come into Columbia, escorting them in. You just can't imagine. Can't imagine. I said it was a tear jerker."

Many veterans came to the Capitol because of their positive Honor Flight experiences, and others came just to spend time with the only other people who understand what it was like to serve.

Veteran Robert Thater said he hopes people remember those who lost their lives.

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Description: "They paid the ultimate sacfrifice. They lost their life. It's a part of your life you don't have. Like each one of these guys, 3, 3 1/2, 4 years, your life, your personal life is just wiped out."

The veterans were escorted from the House to a reception by Missouri firemen, legislators, and family members.

Reporting from the State Capitol, I'm Allie Spillyards.

Intro:	World War Two veterans came together in the Missouri State Capitol to be recognized and to share their stories with each other.
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Wrap: Missouri Representatives handed over their seats on the floor to veterans as a symbol of thanks.

Honor Flight participants were invited to gather for a day of gratitude.

Veteran Cletus Kueffer went on an Honor Flight with five of his friends.

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Description: "We're getting more recognition now then we did when I came home when I got my discharge from service. It's just something real. I mean, it's been a long time coming but it's sure appreciated. I'll say that."

Robert Thater was one of many veterans who came to the Capitol to share his story and reason for serving with other veterans.

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Description: "When you're sworn in, from there on in you don't have any rights. You have to do what the cadre and your officers tell you to do, so you don't have any individual rights. But you earn rights for the people of your country, and for yourself later on, and for your children."

The group of over one hundred veterans attended a reception and lunch after being recognized on the House floor.

Reporting from the State Capitol, I'm Allie Spillyards.