News & Newsletters
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“Honor Everywhere” seeks to include every veteran
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In NewsRead More: “Honor Everywhere” seeks to include every veteranFor veterans who are unable to physically travel on a mission, or who prefer not to fly, we offer several other ways of honoring their service through our Honor Everywhere program. This program provides the veteran with an experience similar to traveling on a mission to Washington, DC, either in the confines of their home or through…
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HFS Board Member GreenPope named Veterans parade Grand Marshal
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In NewsRead More: HFS Board Member GreenPope named Veterans parade Grand MarshalHFS Board of Directors member Diane GreenPope has been named Grand Marshal of the 2024 CNY Veterans Parade on November 9 at noon at the State Fairgrounds! Diane served 20 years in the Army as a nurse and Civil Affairs Officer, and was deployed to various locations in the US and around the world. For…
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HFS Co-Founder shares leadership values with Syracuse Post-Standard
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In NewsRead More: HFS Co-Founder shares leadership values with Syracuse Post-StandardJohn Paddock, Rear Admiral (ret.), knows a thing or two about leadership. His Navy career and civilian life are a clear demonstration of what it takes to be a leader. A co-founder of Honor Flight Syracuse, Paddock sat down with Marie Morelli of Syracuse.com and the Post-Standard for the latest in her series of interviews…
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Salute our Veterans with Song on November 10th!
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In NewsRead More: Salute our Veterans with Song on November 10th!Come to St. Charles Church on Orchard Road in Westvale Sunday, November 10th at 2:30pm. The DeSantis Orchestra will offer a concert of patriotic and inspiring music to honor our veterans. It’s free and open to everyone. Donations will be gratefully accepted and gifted to Honor Flight Syracuse! Thank you Maria DeSantis!
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Flags of Our Heroes ceremony set for November 24th
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In NewsRead More: Flags of Our Heroes ceremony set for November 24thOn Sunday, November 24th at 1:00 pm, join us at the Onondaga County War Memorial as we honor 47 deceased veterans who never had the chance to take the Honor Flight to Washington. The solemn ceremony will salute their service and allow us to thank their families and loved ones. Join us in person or…
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AmeriCU stands with Honor Flight Syracuse
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In NewsRead More: AmeriCU stands with Honor Flight SyracuseEach 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…
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Honor Flight Newsletter (Summer 2024)
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In NewsletterRead More: Honor Flight Newsletter (Summer 2024)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…
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Frank W. Glasso – Flags of Our Heroes
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In NewsRead More: Frank W. Glasso – Flags of Our HeroesLt. Frank W. Glasso passed away at the age of 54 in 1973. His daughter Glenda Alvarez sent us this picture so her dad could be honored as part of the “Flags of Our Heroes” program after Mission 19. “I truly wish that my Dad had lived long enough to be a part of the…
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John Henderson – Memorable Day with Dad
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In NewsRead More: John Henderson – Memorable Day with Dad“His most memorable day with his dad” Korean War veteran John Henderson flew Mission 10 with son Dana by his side as guardian. John passed away this summer at the age of 94. Read how the Honor Flight touched John, Dana and their whole family in this moving letter from Debbie Henderson. “I wanted to tell you…
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Elks – Run or Walk
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In NewsRead More: Elks – Run or WalkRun or Walk with the Liverpool Elks on September 20-th and help Honor Flight Syracuse. Elks run and walk to benefit Honor Flight Elks Run/walk Sponsored by the Liverpool Elks Lodge #2348Benefits Honor Flight Syracuse Date: Friday September 20th – 6:00 PMLocation: 3730 Cold Springs Rd, Baldwinsville, NY 13027Registration – https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Baldwinsville/RunningwiththeElks
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TOMRA Year Round
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In NewsRead More: TOMRA Year RoundTOMRA expands bottle and can fundraiser to year-round opportunity! Make your local TOMRA Bottle and Can Redemption Center a regular stop with your empties all year long and support our next mission. Go to any of the locations listed below and let them know you want your nickel deposit to go directly to Honor Flight…
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Cape Vincent M20 – 20 for 20
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In NewsRead More: Cape Vincent M20 – 20 for 2020 North Country veterans make Mission 20 a family affair. Read how the American Legion and Auxiliary made it such a special day for these veterans, in this story provided by Special Projects Chair Dianne Mosher of Auxiliary Unit 832, Cape Vincent.
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Jim Mason – The Power of a Single Letter
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In NewsRead More: Jim Mason – The Power of a Single LetterWhat brought this 5-th grader and her classmates together with Honor Flight veteran Jim Mason on Flag Day?
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Mission Milestones: None of This Would Happen Without Your Support
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In NewsRead More: Mission Milestones: None of This Would Happen Without Your SupportEvery 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…
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Grateful Veterans say thanks
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In NewsRead More: Grateful Veterans say thanksOne 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! …
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Honor Flight Newsletter (Spring 2024)
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In NewsletterRead More: Honor Flight Newsletter (Spring 2024)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…
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Honor Your Personal Hero
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In NewsRead More: Honor Your Personal HeroHonor Flight Syracuse invites you to honor the memory of your personal hero. So many Veterans passed away before they could fly on their Honor Flight to Washington. We warmly welcome families or friends of deceased Veterans to submit an application now for “Flags of Our Heroes” on Mission 20, April 27, 2024. We invite…
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HFS Receives a Generous Gift from the Breed Family Trust
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In NewsRead More: HFS Receives a Generous Gift from the Breed Family TrustOn behalf of Honor Flight Syracuse, President Kevin Bradley and Philanthropy Director Jeff Bastable recently accepted a generous estate gift from the Jean M. Breed Trust. The gift is in memory of Jean’s beloved husband, World War Two Army veteran Clifton E. Breed of Central Square. Serving with the Army’s 716th Tank Battalion in the…
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Maria DeSantis, Orchestra, Pays Tribute to Our Veterans
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In NewsRead More: Maria DeSantis, Orchestra, Pays Tribute to Our VeteransHonor Flight Syracuse wants to offer a heartfelt thanks to Maria DeSantis and the DeSantis Orchestra for a stirring and emotional Veterans Day concert of patriotic and big band-era songs on Saturday, November 11, at St. Charles Church on Orchard Road. Upwards of 150 people filled the pews for the inspirational musical salute to our veterans. Not…
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Weedsport Celebrates Veterans, HFS Honors Leonardi
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In NewsRead More: Weedsport Celebrates Veterans, HFS Honors LeonardiWeedsport got an early jump on celebrating Veterans Day, and this is a school community that knows how to celebrate our veterans in style! USO style! 35 veterans were on hand this year at Weedsport Elementary School and more than a dozen of them had flown on an Honor Flight mission to Washington! Four of…