SLANT 45 Patriots Welcome Home Heroes

Troops returning from overseas received a hero’s welcome from a SLANT 45 team and a former president as they stepped off the plane at D/FW International Airport yesterday.


The Collin County Patriots, a youth football team from Frisco, decided they wanted to show their appreciation for the hard work and sacrifice of our military. With help from the Welcome Home a Hero program, the Patriots planned a surprise welcome for the troops and handed out gift bags, bottled water and plenty of smiles and high-fives.

Honorary SLANT 45 chairs President and Mrs. Bush and SLANT 45 chairman Daryl Johnston were also on hand to shake hands and pose for pictures with some very surprised service men and women!