The Way We Get By

The Way We Get By (2009)

July 19th, 20091h 24min

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Overview

On call 24/7 for the past six years, three senior citizens have made history by greeting nearly one million U.S. troops at a tiny airport in Maine. Filled with unexpected turns, their uplifting and emotional journey demonstrates the meaning of community at a time when America needs it most.


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