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John Henderson – Memorable Day with Dad

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 …

Elks – Run or Walk

Elks – Run or Walk

Run 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

TOMRA Year Round

TOMRA Year Round

TOMRA 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 …

Cape Vincent M20 – 20 for 20

20 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.

Mission Milestones: None of This Would Happen Without Your Support

Mission Milestones: None of This Would Happen Without Your Support

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 …

Grateful Veterans say thanks

Grateful Veterans say thanks

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!  …

Honor Flight Syracuse Newsletter (Spring 2024)

Honor Flight Syracuse 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 …

Honor Your Personal Hero

Honor Your Personal Hero

Honor 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 …

HFS Receives a Generous Gift from the Breed Family Trust

HFS Receives a Generous Gift from the Breed Family Trust

On 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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John Henderson – Memorable Day with Dad

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 …

Elks – Run or Walk

Elks – Run or Walk

Run 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

TOMRA Year Round

TOMRA Year Round

TOMRA 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 …

Cape Vincent M20 – 20 for 20

20 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.

Mission Milestones: None of This Would Happen Without Your Support

Mission Milestones: None of This Would Happen Without Your Support

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 …

Grateful Veterans say thanks

Grateful Veterans say thanks

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!  …

Honor Flight Syracuse Newsletter (Spring 2024)

Honor Flight Syracuse 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 …

Honor Your Personal Hero

Honor Your Personal Hero

Honor 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 …

HFS Receives a Generous Gift from the Breed Family Trust

HFS Receives a Generous Gift from the Breed Family Trust

On 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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