News & Newsletters
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Next bottle and can drive is October 3rd and 4th
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In NewsRead More: Next bottle and can drive is October 3rd and 4thIt’s a challenge, but let’s see if we can top the $12,000 you helped us raise in April!
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Hear the humility in these heroes’ voices
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In NewsRead More: Hear the humility in these heroes’ voicesThey 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.
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”Made me proud to be a veteran”
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In NewsRead More: ”Made me proud to be a veteran”Words of gratitude from veteran Kenneth Graham.
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A huge thank you to the Lombardi family
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In NewsRead More: A huge thank you to the Lombardi familyHe 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.
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Kathy Allen is TOPS, and so is TOPS Friendly Markets
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In NewsRead More: Kathy Allen is TOPS, and so is TOPS Friendly MarketsFor Kathy Allen, it started as a guardian on Honor Flight Syracuse Mission 4 in 2014. What followed was an immediate and long-lasting partnership between TOPS Friendly Markets and HFS.
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”Honor Everywhere” visits Elderwood in Liverpool
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In NewsRead More: ”Honor Everywhere” visits Elderwood in LiverpoolAn untold number of our veterans now make their home in local long-term care facilities. Because they may be unable to join an Honor Flight Mission to Washington, we make every effort to bring the mission to them.
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Start saving your bottles and cans and circle April 25 and 26 on your calendar
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In NewsRead More: Start saving your bottles and cans and circle April 25 and 26 on your calendarOur annual bottle and can drive needs your support!
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Gratitude from a Mission 23 veteran
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In NewsRead More: Gratitude from a Mission 23 veteranWords of gratitude from Vietnam Veteran Lee DeCarr.
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”Our hearts are full”
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In NewsRead More: ”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…
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Unsung volunteer heroes like Amy Haviland deserve a shout-out
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In NewsRead More: Unsung volunteer heroes like Amy Haviland deserve a shout-outHer 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.
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Veteran’s stepdaughter steps up with gratitude
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In NewsRead More: Veteran’s stepdaughter steps up with gratitudeAs 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.
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We salute a Battle of the Bulge veteran at age 100
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In NewsRead More: We salute a Battle of the Bulge veteran at age 100Honor Flight Syracuse celebrated the 100th birthday of WWII veteran David Detlor on January 26.
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Hats off (or on, thank you!) to The Cooley Group
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In NewsRead More: Hats off (or on, thank you!) to The Cooley GroupOur 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.
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”Honor Everywhere” touches the heart
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In NewsRead More: ”Honor Everywhere” touches the heartSometimes, 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.
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Attention Shoppers: You were right on Target to support our next mission
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In NewsRead More: Attention Shoppers: You were right on Target to support our next missionHere’s hoping the Christmas-New Year holiday season brought good times and good memories for you and yours.
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”Big I” is a big deal for HFS
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In NewsRead More: ”Big I” is a big deal for HFSWords of gratitude for Kathy Lawler and everyone at “BIG I” for going so big for our veterans!
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High Honor for HFS Co-Founder
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In NewsRead More: High Honor for HFS Co-FounderIn 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!!!
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Flags of our Heroes honors deceased veterans
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In NewsRead More: Flags of our Heroes honors deceased veteransSadly, many Veterans have passed before they could fly on their Honor Flight to Washington – many thousands were lost before Honor Flights even existed.
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Three Vietnam veterans at the wall on Mission 23
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In NewsRead More: Three Vietnam veterans at the wall on Mission 23Watch and listen to the reflections of Paul Jordan, Gary Baum and Danny Showalter.