ST. CLOUD - The last Honor Flight from St. Cloud to Washington, D.C. is being planned for this April.

Spokesman John Pierson says they bring World War II veterans to the nation's capital.

Pierson says it's a full and emotional day.

The flight is scheduled for April 22nd.

They'll be taking 100 veterans who go for free, along with 62 guardians who have to pay their own way.  The cost for the one-day trip is about $90,000.

There's a fundraiser for the Honor Flight coming-up next week called "Lunch With A Hero" at the Sauk Rapids Government Center.  Tickets are $25. Tickets are available by calling Lois at (320) 774-9194.  Pizza is being donated by Flying Pig Pizza. Beverages being donated by Bernick's Pepsi.

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