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Flags of Our Heroes ceremony set for November 24th

Flags of Our Heroes ceremony set for November 24th

On 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 …

AmeriCU stands with Honor Flight Syracuse

AmeriCU stands with Honor Flight Syracuse

Each 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 …

HONOR FLIGHT SYRACUSE 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 …

Frank W. Glasso – Flags of Our Heroes

Frank W. Glasso – Flags of Our Heroes

Lt. 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 …

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 …

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Flags of Our Heroes ceremony set for November 24th

Flags of Our Heroes ceremony set for November 24th

On 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 …

AmeriCU stands with Honor Flight Syracuse

AmeriCU stands with Honor Flight Syracuse

Each 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 …

HONOR FLIGHT SYRACUSE 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 …

Frank W. Glasso – Flags of Our Heroes

Frank W. Glasso – Flags of Our Heroes

Lt. 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 …

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 …

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