Howards fly aboard Honor Air

World War II veteran Noah E. Howard and his son, Vietnam veteran Nathan E. Howard, both of Harriman, are among the veterans who flew to Washington, D.C., last fall aboard Honor Air.

Noah E. Howard, seated, and his son, Nathan E. Howard, center right, are accompanied by Ray Noyes, far left, and Glenn Fielden, far right, as they pose with U.S. Rep. John J. Duncan Jr. prior to flying to Washington, D.C. aboard Honor Air.

The Howards were accompanied on the trip by Thermon Coffee of Harriman and Purple Heart recipient Ray King of Kingston.

The father and son had a photo opportunity with U.S. Rep. John J. Duncan Jr., who saw off the group with Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett.

Bill Haslam, who now sits as Tennessee governor, was also on the flight.

The elder Howard is a retired Union Carbide Co. supervisor. His son is vice president of United Community Bank.