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Honor Flight Syracuse – Mission Update

Good morning Honor Flight Syracuse friends, The health and safety of the veterans we serve is Honor Flight Syracuse’s top priority, and with that in mind, we made the decision to pause Mission 15, which was to be held in May 2020. At the time, we were hopeful for our Fall Mission. Since then, we …

Honor Flight Syracuse – Mission 15 and COVID-19

Honor Flight Syracuse Statement March 13, 2020   The health and safety of the veterans we serve is Honor Flight Syracuse’s top priority. We have been in close contact with Honor Flight Network, which has been closely monitoring guidance from the health authorities concerning COVID-19. In accordance with Honor Flight Network policy, Honor Flight Syracuse has …

Flags of Our Heroes Ceremony at the War Memorial

On December 9th, 2018 the Honor Flight Syracuse Flags of Our Heroes team honored American heroes who gave the ultimate sacrifice, and making sure their families experience our Nation's gratitude this holiday season. During the Flags of Our Heroes Presentation, 30 veterans and their families were honored at the Syracuse War Memorial. Each family was given a picture ...

Tops Donates to HFS!

Many thanks to Tops Friendly Markets for welcoming Honor Flight to your Airport Plaza store on Friday to present us with a donation from the Gene Simmons appearance event in September. Tops is a strong supporter of Honor Flight, contributing funds and all the goodies our veterans receive in their Mission Day bags. We are ...

PBS Airs HFS Documentary for Veterans Day

Tune in or set your DVR to catch the PBS special on Honor Flight Syracuse! Mark your calendar and set your DVR! The WCNY 1-hr special on HFS Mission 12 will debut Monday, November 5th at 9PM and repeat on Sunday, November 11th at 2PM. See the link below for the preview and many thanks …

HFS Receives Donation from WEBBY Golf Tourney

Our work is only possible because of generous donors in the community who support us….many thanks to Sarah Webster, who designated the funds from her WEBBY golf tournament to our mission. Pictured L-to-R: Jeff Bastable, Board and Director of Philanthropy, Tom Shaw, Board Secretary and Director Flags of Our Heroes Program, Gene Gissin, HFS Flags …

Oswego Elks Lodge 271 Donates to HFS

On September 26th, 2018 the Oswego Elks Lodge 271 presented a check for $1500 to Honor Flight Syracuse. The funds were donated from the Elks Grand Lodge Anniversary Grant. Many thanks to the Elks for their tremendous support of our mission to honor our nation’s veterans! From left to right are: Bernie France, Elks Veteran …

AXA Makes 2018 Donation to HFS!

What an awesome group! Honor Flight Syracuse board members gathered with AXA US staff yesterday to thank them for their generous donation to our mission. In addition to providing funds as one of our major sponsors, AXA staff dedicate hundreds of hours as HFS volunteers throughout the year. THANK YOU AXA!

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