Each 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 …
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 …
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 …
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! …
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 …
The Carthage community gave support to three North Country veterans who participated in Mission 4 with Honor Flight Syracuse in October 2014. The men, who fought in World War II, the Korean War and Vietnam, were among 60 veterans on the flight from Syracuse to Washington, D.C., to visit the national monuments. Carthage sent their …
CORPORATE SPONSOR A TRUE PARTNER FOR HONOR FLIGHT SYRACUSE Since Honor Flight Syracuse (HFS) formed in 2012, we’ve brought more than 300 veterans to Washington, DC to visit their memorials. This massive undertaking would not be possible without dedicated volunteers, amazing Guardians, wonderful medical staff and strong corporate support. Since day one, SRC, Inc. has …
On October 4, 2014, Honor Flight Syracuse completed its fourth mission. Sixty-three veterans from across CNY traveled to Washington, DC with their comrades and guardians. The o’ dark thirty departure was no trouble for our heroes thanks to dozens of cheery volunteers that helped with check-in and security at the airport. After a warm welcome …
Dear Friends, Happy New Year! Welcome, and thank you for reading our new “Flight Briefing – One Lasting Mission” newsletter. This quarterly Honor Flight Syracuse communication will share updates, news, pictures, and, of course, our appreciation for you – our most dedicated HFS supporters, volunteers, mission guardians and veteran alumni. It’s hard to believe how …
