Category: News
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Why your gifts of time and treasure to Honor Flight matter so much: Read what our veterans and their families say
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In NewsRead More: Why your gifts of time and treasure to Honor Flight matter so much: Read what our veterans and their families sayFrom Dan Ferens: “…I received an unexpected mailing from Honor Flight…that beautiful commemorative book…Being on Honor Flight 21 was one of the best experiences in my lifetime, so this is a wonderful keepsake. I have given speeches about my experiences to my Toastmasters Club and a Rotary breakfast and urged veterans to sign up for…
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“No one honors our heroes like Honor Flight Syracuse!”
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In NewsRead More: “No one honors our heroes like Honor Flight Syracuse!”Emmy-award winning anchor/reporter Ryan Dean covered his second HFS Mission, Mission 21, in September.
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Veterans say “thank you” for the experience, for the memories
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In NewsRead More: Veterans say “thank you” for the experience, for the memoriesAs a Veteran on the recently completed Honor Flight Mission 21, I do not have the words to properly express my gratitude for such an awesome experience! The outpouring of love and support from the very start to the outstanding Welcome Home Ceremony was just breathtaking! Like everyone, I had seen some TV coverage of…
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“Honor Everywhere” seeks to include every veteran
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In NewsRead More: “Honor Everywhere” seeks to include every veteranFor veterans who are unable to physically travel on a mission, or who prefer not to fly, we offer several other ways of honoring their service through our Honor Everywhere program. This program provides the veteran with an experience similar to traveling on a mission to Washington, DC, either in the confines of their home or through…
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HFS Board Member GreenPope named Veterans parade Grand Marshal
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In NewsRead More: HFS Board Member GreenPope named Veterans parade Grand MarshalHFS Board of Directors member Diane GreenPope has been named Grand Marshal of the 2024 CNY Veterans Parade on November 9 at noon at the State Fairgrounds! Diane served 20 years in the Army as a nurse and Civil Affairs Officer, and was deployed to various locations in the US and around the world. For…
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HFS Co-Founder shares leadership values with Syracuse Post-Standard
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In NewsRead More: HFS Co-Founder shares leadership values with Syracuse Post-StandardJohn Paddock, Rear Admiral (ret.), knows a thing or two about leadership. His Navy career and civilian life are a clear demonstration of what it takes to be a leader. A co-founder of Honor Flight Syracuse, Paddock sat down with Marie Morelli of Syracuse.com and the Post-Standard for the latest in her series of interviews…
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Salute our Veterans with Song on November 10th!
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In NewsRead More: Salute our Veterans with Song on November 10th!Come to St. Charles Church on Orchard Road in Westvale Sunday, November 10th at 2:30pm. The DeSantis Orchestra will offer a concert of patriotic and inspiring music to honor our veterans. It’s free and open to everyone. Donations will be gratefully accepted and gifted to Honor Flight Syracuse! Thank you Maria DeSantis!
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Flags of Our Heroes ceremony set for November 24th
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In NewsRead More: Flags of Our Heroes ceremony set for November 24thOn Sunday, November 24th at 1:00 pm, join us at the Onondaga County War Memorial as we honor 47 deceased veterans who never had the chance to take the Honor Flight to Washington. The solemn ceremony will salute their service and allow us to thank their families and loved ones. Join us in person or…
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AmeriCU stands with Honor Flight Syracuse
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In NewsRead More: AmeriCU stands with Honor Flight SyracuseEach veteran who takes the Honor Flight receives a hardcover book of pictures from their Mission to Washington. It’s a keepsake that they and their families always treasure. Earlier this year, AmeriCU made a donation of $2,500 to underwrite the Mission 20 photo book. HFS VP of Operations Rob Schoeneck paid a visit to AmeriCU’s…
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Frank W. Glasso – Flags of Our Heroes
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In NewsRead More: Frank W. Glasso – Flags of Our HeroesLt. 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…