THE HONOR FLIGHT EXPERIENCE On the ground in Washington DC and back home at Hancock Airport, Mission day is unlike any other for our veterans. Watch their stories in our Summer newsletter and you’ll know for certain why your support of Honor Flight Syracuse means so much. “I see all these guys that didn’t come …
Frank W. Glasso – Flags of Our Heroes
Lt. Frank W. Glasso passed away at the age of 54 in 1973. His daughter Glenda Alvarez sent us this picture so her dad could be honored as part of the “Flags of Our Heroes” program after Mission 19. “I truly wish that my Dad had lived long enough to be a part of the …
John Henderson – Memorable Day with Dad
“His most memorable day with his dad” Korean War veteran John Henderson flew Mission 10 with son Dana by his side as guardian. John passed away this summer at the age of 94. Read how the Honor Flight touched John, Dana and their whole family in this moving letter from Debbie Henderson. “I wanted to tell you …
Elks – Run or Walk
Run or Walk with the Liverpool Elks on September 20-th and help Honor Flight Syracuse. Elks run and walk to benefit Honor Flight Elks Run/walk Sponsored by the Liverpool Elks Lodge #2348Benefits Honor Flight Syracuse Date: Friday September 20th – 6:00 PMLocation: 3730 Cold Springs Rd, Baldwinsville, NY 13027Registration – https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Baldwinsville/RunningwiththeElks
TOMRA Year Round
TOMRA expands bottle and can fundraiser to year-round opportunity! Make your local TOMRA Bottle and Can Redemption Center a regular stop with your empties all year long and support our next mission. Go to any of the locations listed below and let them know you want your nickel deposit to go directly to Honor Flight …
Cape Vincent M20 – 20 for 20
20 North Country veterans make Mission 20 a family affair. Read how the American Legion and Auxiliary made it such a special day for these veterans, in this story provided by Special Projects Chair Dianne Mosher of Auxiliary Unit 832, Cape Vincent.
Jim Mason – The Power of a Single Letter
What brought this 5-th grader and her classmates together with Honor Flight veteran Jim Mason on Flag Day?
Mission Milestones: None of This Would Happen Without Your Support
Every year, Honor Flight Syracuse receives generous contributions from all types of businesses, 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. From our large corporate sponsors to Veterans groups like American Legion and …
Grateful Veterans say thanks
One Vietnam vet told us recently, “I’ve been an angry man for 52 years. After my trip on Honor Flight, I’m not angry anymore.” Read what these other veterans and family members had to say about their recent Honor Flight experience: “He finally received the recognition he earned as a veteran of the Vietnam war! …
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 …