Steve Sugranis gets into the van outside of the VA clinic in Hibbing after his appointment.

Steve Vigoren drives down U.S. Highway 53 toward the Hibbing Veterans Affairs Clinic on Nov. 18.

Steve Sugranis rides in the van on the way back to International Falls.

Steve Vigoren drives back to International Falls from Hibbing.

Steve Vigoren gets out of the van to check the headlights while driving back to International Falls.

Snickers Pizza and Pub in Chisolm, where “Sig” and “Vig” stopped for lunch after the appointment.

The side of the veterans transportation van.

The veterans transportation van waits outside of the VA clinic in Hibbing.

Steve Sugranis exits the van outside of the Veterans Affairs Clinic in Hibbing.