News & Newsletters
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Family Reunion at the Welcome Home
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In NewsRead More: Family Reunion at the Welcome HomeRhonda Koskowski’s dad, Harold Farden of Sterling, went on Mission 22 with her brother, Jack Farden, as guardian. They had 21 family members at his Homecoming! Below is Rhonda’s text to her friend and Honor Flight volunteer Deb Henderson. (Rhonda is on the far left in the picture below). Harold Farden served with the Army…
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Circle your summer calendar for July 19!
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In NewsRead More: Circle your summer calendar for July 19!It started 10 summers ago, in 2015. The Whitney Memorial Poker Run quickly became one of our biggest annual fundraisers. Featured on the official poster for this year’s event is the “old Sarge” (our Dad). Natalie Dodson started the Poker Run in memory of her stepdad, Korean War veteran Richard Whitney. Richard passed away before…
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Honoring Our Veterans, One Quilt at a Time
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In NewsRead More: Honoring Our Veterans, One Quilt at a TimeMichele Jachim Barrett It started with six quilts a little more than a decade ago. Two members of the Thread Bears Quilters’ Guild sewed a special memento for veterans they knew who were traveling on Honor Flight Syracuse’s (HFS) inaugural mission. The veterans’ emotional reactions after receiving the quilts made it clear this gesture had a deeply…
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Bottle and can drive nets $17,500!
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In NewsRead More: Bottle and can drive nets $17,500!Honor Flight Syracuse wants to thank each and every one of you who braved steady April showers to donate your bottles and cans. Those April showers may bring May flowers, but on that last weekend in April THIS year, your generous donations brought Honor Flight Syracuse a whopping $17,500 dollars to send more veterans to…
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”Very moving, very touching”
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In NewsRead More: ”Very moving, very touching”Dave Sanders of Auburn served us in the Navy from 1955-1975, during the Cold War and Vietnam era. He served on aircraft carriers assigned to anti-submarine squadrons. He flew Mission 22 with his guardian/grandson Ray Miles. Watch his reflection here.
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Vietnam vet recalls Tet Offensive
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In NewsRead More: Vietnam vet recalls Tet OffensiveButch Gaworecki and guardian Mike Barycki joined the other 81 veterans on Mission 22. Videographer Andy Robinson caught up with Butch at the Vietnam wall. Click here to see the interview.
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The Origin Story of Honor Flight Syracuse
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In NewsRead More: The Origin Story of Honor Flight Syracuse22 Missions to Washington and counting. More than 1600 veterans have made the trip so far. Have you ever wondered how it all got started? Click here to meet the two co-founders of Honor Flight Syracuse and hear them tell the story.
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We need your bottles and cans!
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In NewsRead More: We need your bottles and cans!We depend entirely on private donations to fly our veterans to Washington. One of the great ways YOU can be part of Honor Flight Syracuse is to save your returnables and bring them to Destiny USA on Saturday, April 26 and Sunday, April 27 from 9 am to 5 pm either day. Each bottle or…
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Clear Path CEO: “Willing to be vulnerable” is where healing can begin
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In NewsRead More: Clear Path CEO: “Willing to be vulnerable” is where healing can beginRyan Woodruff served two tours of duty in Iraq with the Marines. In his first deployment, 14 members of his unit didn’t make it home. Ryan’s service as an infantry rifleman left him with a host of unresolved issues. Seven years after he left the Marine Corps, he discovered Clear Path for Veterans, both as…
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The Missions Matter and so do YOU!
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In NewsRead More: The Missions Matter and so do YOU!Our Fall newsletter takes you on Mission 21, shares the gratitude of 3 veterans who made that trip, and introduces a new way to make sure EVERY veteran has the chance to have the recognition they’ve so richly earned. Everything we do depends on our all-volunteer “workforce” and the generous donations from people like YOU. Honor…
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Delaney Brothers make Honor Flight a family affair
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In NewsRead More: Delaney Brothers make Honor Flight a family affairJim and Dan Delaney served in Vietnam more than 50 years ago. Today, they continue to serve their veteran community in Manlius. They look back on their time in uniform, and on their time in Washington, DC with Honor Flight Syracuse. Click here to see their story. Hear more in this radio interview with Dan…
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“You appreciate what you have here in the States”
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In NewsRead More: “You appreciate what you have here in the States”And Honor Flight Syracuse appreciates the donors and volunteers who make our missions possible. Click here to experience Mission 21 through the lens of videographer Dick Calagiovanni.
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Congratulations Steve Nee!
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In NewsRead More: Congratulations Steve Nee!Honor Flight Syracuse’s volunteer coordinator Steve Nee is receiving his own special honor. The Central NY Business Journal has named Steve the “Volunteer of the Year” for non-profits! He’s being recognized for his years of service to Advocates, established 30 years ago by parents of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The organization serves more…
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At The Wall: “That’s where my heart goes”
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In NewsRead More: At The Wall: “That’s where my heart goes”Marine Veteran Sparky Sikes has been to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington three times. But his third visit, with Honor Flight Syracuse Mission 21, was different. See his story here.
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She’s been with us from Mission One.
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In NewsRead More: She’s been with us from Mission One.For every trip to Washington since we started in 2012, Teresa Lockwood has put the “Flight” into Honor Flight Syracuse. See why we honored her at the Mission 21 Welcome Home ceremony.
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Honor Flight Newsletter (Winter 2025)
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In NewsletterRead More: Honor Flight Newsletter (Winter 2025)Memories and Mission go hand-in-hand Honor Flight Syracuse creates lasting memories for our veterans and their families. And we couldn’t dream of doing it without your generous support. Please take a few minutes to read, watch and listen to the stories that YOU make possible as donors and volunteers. THANK YOU! Delaney Brothers make Honor…
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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…