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Thank you to our official HFS videographer!

Jason Wasulko of SRC has been our official videographer since Honor Flight began. Jason has traveled with us on every mission, capturing our veterans’ stories, emotions, and experiences as they travel to Washington and visit the memorials dedicated to their service and sacrifice. Jason and his family are now moving on to their next chapter, …

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 …

Join us for Mission 12 Saturday, September 29!

Saturday, September 29, 80 veterans from World War II, Korean War, and the Vietnam War will join us for Mission 12. The itinerary for the day is below and you can follow our day on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/HonorFlightSyracuse. We will be posting updates all day from the memorials we visit. We will also …

Syracuse Brigadiers Alumni Association support Honor Flight Syracuse

The Syracuse Brigadiers Alumni Association recently held a Bingo benefit at the Cicero American Legion and and named Honor Flight as the beneficiary of the proceeds. Many thanks for their generous donation of $2,500 to support our mission to honor and thank all veterans! Pictured L to R: Christian Manning – Vice President Syracuse Brigadiers …

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