Honor Flight Syracuse missions always include something that’s been near and dear to anyone in the service…especially those who were stationed far from home: Mail Call. Click here to watch Lacey Leonardi’s story from Mission 23.
Couples who serve together, stay together
Mission 23 included 3 married couples who both served our country…and made the Honor Flight together in September. Watch reporter Lacey Leonardi’s story here.
Two HFS World War II veterans honored by American Legion
The article that follows is reprinted with permission of the American Legion. A four-hour marathon session kicked off the 107th Annual Convention of the NYS American Legion on Thursday, July 17 at the Marriott Syracuse Downtown, formerly the Hotel Syracuse. Highlighting the initial moments was a standing ovation for two centenarians from the Greatest Generation …
Korean War veteran recalls how the guns of war fell silent the day the truce was signed
Matt Rizzo of North Syracuse was one of the “messenger boys” that day in 1953. Click the arrow below to hear him tell the story during his visit to Washington on Mission 23.
”I realized I was holding my resentment too long”
“As someone who had to keep my serving in Vietnam secret so that my mother would not get berating telephone calls from people. Then also hiding my homecoming after that service I was overwhelmed with emotion as a returning Honor Flight Honoree when I saw the Welcome Home Banner in the airport and all the …
“Stunned by the sheer number of volunteers”
I was stunned by the sheer number of volunteers, each trained for a specific job, every one of them pleasant, smiling, and caring. And the coordination with the tour buses, fire departments, food delivery, and so much more – amazing. While you were celebrating America’s war heroes, just know that you and everyone involved in …