Montage of activities on the 2010 Ocala Honor Flight
Lucille and Ed Jaworski at Fort McCoy Picnic
The tent for the American Legion Riders shared pictures from previous flights to help raise funds for the current, June 14 Ocala Honor Flight. The Jaworskis are in charge of the April 16 Fun Run beginning at the Belleview American Legion Post at 8 am. Ed said he has over 200 riders interested in taking part in the Run.
Guys on the flight last...
Honor Flight Network is basically a volunteer program created to honor our veterans for all they have sacrificed to make this a better world. Without the support of these volunteers, there is no way that we would be able to provide the opportunity to fly our heroes to Washington, D.C. to see the memorials created in their honor.
Examples of volunteer positions include sending off the veterans at the airport in the morning and welcoming...
Escorts are essential to the success of the Honor Flight Network Program. Without these volunteers we would not be able to carry out the dreams of so many veterans, enabling them to see the memorials built in their honor.
Typically during our trips, we divide the veterans into groups of eight and assign three guardians to each group. Even before the veterans arrive at the airport, the guardian’s responsibilities begin with flight...
Honor Flight Network recognizes American veterans for your sacrifices and achievements by flying you to Washington, D.C. to see YOUR memorial at no cost. Top priority (for which we are currently accepting applications) is given to World War II and terminally ill veterans from all wars.
In the future, Honor Flight Network will be expanded to include Korean War and Vietnam War veterans. In order for Honor Flight Network to achieve this...