He served on the Syracuse Common Council for six years, followed by nearly 3 decades as a leading State Senator and community leader in Central NY.
”Big I” is a big deal for HFS
Words of gratitude for Kathy Lawler and everyone at “BIG I” for going so big for our veterans!
Attention Shoppers: You were right on Target to support our next mission
Here’s hoping the Christmas-New Year holiday season brought good times and good memories for you and yours.
Three Vietnam veterans at the wall on Mission 23
Watch and listen to the reflections of Paul Jordan, Gary Baum and Danny Showalter.
Unsung volunteer heroes like Amy Haviland deserve a shout-out
Her husband and his father are both Army veterans. Her brother served in the Navy. And for more than 5 years, Amy Haviland volunteered her service as recording secretary for Honor Flight Syracuse’s philanthropy committee.
Veteran’s stepdaughter steps up with gratitude
As a member of the U.S. Navy from 1966-1969, he served on the USS Ticonderoga. His family selected Honor Flight Syracuse to be the recipient of memorial gifts.
”Honor Everywhere” touches the heart
Sometimes, veterans are unable to make the flight to Washington for health reasons. That’s where “Honor Everywhere” steps in with a special presentation at Hancock Airport on Mission day.
Three brothers take the Honor Flight together
I was on the Mission 23 trip with my wife, Lee, as my Guardian. It was a day I shall never forget. I served with the 1st Logistical Command in Vietnam from October 1966 to February 1968 so I can appreciate the magnitude of detail required to achieve a successful mission. The day was truly …
Two HFS World War II veterans honored by American Legion
The article that follows is reprinted with permission of the American Legion. A four-hour marathon session kicked off the 107th Annual Convention of the NYS American Legion on Thursday, July 17 at the Marriott Syracuse Downtown, formerly the Hotel Syracuse. Highlighting the initial moments was a standing ovation for two centenarians from the Greatest Generation …
Korean War veteran recalls how the guns of war fell silent the day the truce was signed
Matt Rizzo of North Syracuse was one of the “messenger boys” that day in 1953. Click the arrow below to hear him tell the story during his visit to Washington on Mission 23.