Honor Flight Syracuse missions always include something that’s been near and dear to anyone in the service…especially those who were stationed far from home: Mail Call. Click here to watch Lacey Leonardi’s story from Mission 23.
Couples who serve together, stay together
Mission 23 included 3 married couples who both served our country…and made the Honor Flight together in September. Watch reporter Lacey Leonardi’s story here.
Two HFS World War II veterans honored by American Legion
The article that follows is reprinted with permission of the American Legion. A four-hour marathon session kicked off the 107th Annual Convention of the NYS American Legion on Thursday, July 17 at the Marriott Syracuse Downtown, formerly the Hotel Syracuse. Highlighting the initial moments was a standing ovation for two centenarians from the Greatest Generation …
Korean War veteran recalls how the guns of war fell silent the day the truce was signed
Matt Rizzo of North Syracuse was one of the “messenger boys” that day in 1953. Click the arrow below to hear him tell the story during his visit to Washington on Mission 23.
”I realized I was holding my resentment too long”
“As someone who had to keep my serving in Vietnam secret so that my mother would not get berating telephone calls from people. Then also hiding my homecoming after that service I was overwhelmed with emotion as a returning Honor Flight Honoree when I saw the Welcome Home Banner in the airport and all the …
“Stunned by the sheer number of volunteers”
I was stunned by the sheer number of volunteers, each trained for a specific job, every one of them pleasant, smiling, and caring. And the coordination with the tour buses, fire departments, food delivery, and so much more – amazing. While you were celebrating America’s war heroes, just know that you and everyone involved in …
Honor Flight Newsletter (Summer 2025)
“A day I will never forget” Letters like this one are why Honor Flight Syracuse is “in business.” The business of giving our veterans the respect and honor they have so richly earned. Read More Save those bottles and cans please! Honor Flight Syracuse depends entirely on the generosity of individuals and businesses to fly …
Thank you, Kathleen!
Honor Flight Syracuse would like to recognize Kathleen Hanley “For Volunteer Service Above Self In Support of our Veterans and the Honor Flight Syracuse Board.” That’s what the Volunteer Appreciation Award plaque reads, but those words only go so far to describe her service. Kathleen Hanley joined the Honor Flight Syracuse team prior to Mission …
”Ole Sarge” inspires huge 10-year fundraiser
$23,950! That’s the size of that over-sized check presented to Honor Flight Syracuse this summer, proceeds from the 10-th annual Whitney Memorial Poker Run. We are simply overwhelmed with the generosity of Constantia VFW Post 7325 and everyone who supports this yearly fun event on the north shore of Oneida Lake. Over the last decade, …
Honor at Home
From time to time, a veteran on our waiting list to fly has a significant downturn in their health, preventing them from making the trip to Washington. On such occasions, volunteers with Honor Flight Syracuse may have the opportunity to visit the veteran in their home, and offer personal gratitude for their service to our …
Press Releases
The next generation offers gratitude, in writing
Honor Flight Syracuse missions always include something that’s been near and dear to anyone in the service…especially those who were stationed far from home: Mail Call. Click here to watch Lacey Leonardi’s story from Mission 23.
Couples who serve together, stay together
Mission 23 included 3 married couples who both served our country…and made the Honor Flight together in September. Watch reporter Lacey Leonardi’s story here.
Two HFS World War II veterans honored by American Legion
The article that follows is reprinted with permission of the American Legion. A four-hour marathon session kicked off the 107th Annual Convention of the NYS American Legion on Thursday, July 17 at the Marriott Syracuse Downtown, formerly the Hotel Syracuse. Highlighting the initial moments was a standing ovation for two centenarians from the Greatest Generation …
Korean War veteran recalls how the guns of war fell silent the day the truce was signed
Matt Rizzo of North Syracuse was one of the “messenger boys” that day in 1953. Click the arrow below to hear him tell the story during his visit to Washington on Mission 23.
”I realized I was holding my resentment too long”
“As someone who had to keep my serving in Vietnam secret so that my mother would not get berating telephone calls from people. Then also hiding my homecoming after that service I was overwhelmed with emotion as a returning Honor Flight Honoree when I saw the Welcome Home Banner in the airport and all the …
“Stunned by the sheer number of volunteers”
I was stunned by the sheer number of volunteers, each trained for a specific job, every one of them pleasant, smiling, and caring. And the coordination with the tour buses, fire departments, food delivery, and so much more – amazing. While you were celebrating America’s war heroes, just know that you and everyone involved in …
Honor Flight Newsletter (Summer 2025)
“A day I will never forget” Letters like this one are why Honor Flight Syracuse is “in business.” The business of giving our veterans the respect and honor they have so richly earned. Read More Save those bottles and cans please! Honor Flight Syracuse depends entirely on the generosity of individuals and businesses to fly …
Thank you, Kathleen!
Honor Flight Syracuse would like to recognize Kathleen Hanley “For Volunteer Service Above Self In Support of our Veterans and the Honor Flight Syracuse Board.” That’s what the Volunteer Appreciation Award plaque reads, but those words only go so far to describe her service. Kathleen Hanley joined the Honor Flight Syracuse team prior to Mission …
”Ole Sarge” inspires huge 10-year fundraiser
$23,950! That’s the size of that over-sized check presented to Honor Flight Syracuse this summer, proceeds from the 10-th annual Whitney Memorial Poker Run. We are simply overwhelmed with the generosity of Constantia VFW Post 7325 and everyone who supports this yearly fun event on the north shore of Oneida Lake. Over the last decade, …
Honor at Home
From time to time, a veteran on our waiting list to fly has a significant downturn in their health, preventing them from making the trip to Washington. On such occasions, volunteers with Honor Flight Syracuse may have the opportunity to visit the veteran in their home, and offer personal gratitude for their service to our …