They wore the uniform and put themselves in harm’s way to serve their country. Click each name to watch their conversations with videographer Andy Robinson during Mission 24.
”Made me proud to be a veteran”
Words of gratitude from veteran Kenneth Graham.
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.
”Our hearts are full”
Debbie and Doc Simpson were among 3 married couples on Mission 23. Here’s what they wrote after reflecting on the experience…
High Honor for HFS Co-Founder
In Philadelphia, on October 15, at the Annual Congress of the United States Naval Order, our co-founder, Rear Admiral (retired) John Paddock was honored for his volunteer service to the Naval Order and for his service to veterans… by citation!!!
We salute a Battle of the Bulge veteran at age 100
Honor Flight Syracuse celebrated the 100th birthday of WWII veteran David Detlor on January 26.
Hats off (or on, thank you!) to The Cooley Group
Our gratitude for the managers and employees of The Cooley Group, Inc. for greeting our veterans as they prepared to board the aircraft for Mission 23.
Gratitude from a Mission 23 veteran
Words of gratitude from Vietnam Veteran Lee DeCarr.