This is a documentary about the Kansas Honor flight. This nonprofit all-volunteer organization works to honor Kansas veterans of World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War by providing them with an all-expense paid journey of honor and remembrance to visit their memorials in Washington, D.C. I chose to create a documentary on the Kansas Honor Flight because I love their mission, and I wanted to help spread the word about this very important organization. I precisely wanted to capture the significance of the trip and the welcome home event. After watching this documentary, I hope the viewer will consider volunteering, donating, attending a welcome home event, or recommending this program to a veteran. Our veterans have done so much for us, and the Kansas Honor Flight is one way to honor them.

Kansas Honor Flight Documentary

This is a documentary about the Kansas Honor flight. This nonprofit all-volunteer organization works to honor Kansas veterans of World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War by providing them with an all-expense paid journey of honor and remembrance to visit their memorials in Washington, D.C.

Severely wounded in Vietnam, Jerry returned home unable to speak, walk, and care for himself. Through the love of his family and a passion for his Ford Mustang, he would learn to live an everyday, happy life. Content Warning: Images and description of war

So That Others May Live

Severely wounded in Vietnam, Jerry returned home unable to speak, walk, and care for himself. Through the love of his family and a passion for his Ford Mustang he would learn to live a normal, happy life.

Raised on the plains and farm fields of central Kansas, Emil Kapaun aspired from a young age to become a catholic priest. Later, his aspirations grew to include serving in the Army as a chaplain. During the Korean War, he repeatedly displayed bravery on the battlefield by running through gunfire to assist wounded GIs, providing last rites and comfort to the dying, and refusing to leave his fellow soldiers behind when the capture was imminent. Kapaun continued to be a beacon for his fellow prisoners during captivity through hellish death marches, freezing temperatures, starvation, and sickness. He stole food to feed the hungry, bathed the sick, and continuously stood up to his captors. More than anything, he willed his fellow prisoners not to give up the hope that they would survive. Afraid of his influence over the starving prisoners, the Chinese and North Korean guards took Kapaun to a "Death House" when his own condition worsened. He died a few days later, on May 23, 1951. Kapaun posthumously received the Medal of Honor in 2013. The Vatican is currently investigating his life for Sainthood. It was thought his remains would never be recovered. But in March of 2021, Kapaun's nephew received a phone call he never expected. Community Partner: Father Kapaun Case: Catholic Diocese of Wichita

Once Was Lost: The 70-Year Search for Chaplain Emil Kapaun Sponsored by Alumni of Kapaun Mt. Carmel High School

Kapaun posthumously received the Medal of Honor in 2013. The Vatican is currently investigating his life for Sainthood.

Once Was Lost: The 70-Year Search for Chaplain Emil Kapaun Sponsored by Alumni of Kapaun Mt. Carmel High School & Shorts

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