Honor Flight Syracuse Newsletter (Spring 2024)
Welcome!
Honor Flight Syracuse is proud to launch this new quarterly newsletter, with stories and information about our veterans, our mission and the gratitude we have for our volunteers and donors who make the missions possible.
We hope you enjoy reading and watching! And please forward this newsletter to friends and families!
Honor Flight Syracuse Mission 20 took flight on April 27, 2024. Watch the following video for a recap of a memorable day in Washington
Purple Heart veteran, dad, will never forget their Honor Flight
Manny Martinez is 102. His heroism and sacrifice in World War 2 is “just what the Greatest Generation does.” And his service didn’t stop when he came home from Europe. Watch his story below
HFS Mission “changed their lives”
Like many veterans, Bob Green didn’t want to take the Honor Flight at first. But after he and wife Patti flew Mission 15, it was a whole different story. A story that ended too soon. Bob passed away from Covid 19 three months later. Patti remains a dedicated HFS volunteer. Watch the story below
Grateful Veterans say thanks
“Your team is blessed with countless caring individuals that bring each mission to a visible resounding success. A heartfelt and huge thank you to one and all!” (Robert Kot, HFS Mission 18 veteran)
Meet other veterans and read their messages here.
Watch the video below to hear even more from veterans who’ve gone to Washington with Honor Flight Syracuse.
His life’s final mission
A Watertown Navy veteran shared the last day of his life with his daughter by his side on Mission 20. See the story by clicking this link:
https://www.wwnytv.com/2024/05/03/mission-complete-veteran-dies-after-returning-honor-flight/
CNY CENTRAL Shares The Story
Longtime Syracuse newsman Brandon Roth joined Mission 20 and brought the story home to his CNY viewers. See more by clicking the link below.
Mission Milestones: None of this would happen without you
Every year, Honor Flight Syracuse receives generous contributions from all types of organizations and individuals, which help us accomplish our mission to honor America’s veterans by transporting them to Washington, D.C. to visit the national memorials dedicated to their service and sacrifice.
Read more here.
Honor Your Deceased Veteran with “Flags of Our Heroes”
Sadly, many of our veterans pass away without the opportunity to take the Honor Flight or receive the recognition they so richly deserve. The Flags of Our Heroes program allows us to show them the respect they deserve. Click here to learn more about this special honor for a family member or friend who served America.