Honoring dwindling ranks of World War II vets with Honor Flights

Sometimes it’s a one day trip, sometimes three days, such as the Central Valley Chapter of Honor Flights. On Wednesday, September 25, local residents and prospective donors met with Honor Flight officials and others to hear about the program and view a documentary entitled naturally, “Honor Flight.”
It was a moving, emotional film about the origins of the Honor Flights and the need to provide free flights to veterans in their 80s and 90s who may not have much time left. Sixteen million Americans served in World War II and about 1,000 of them pass away every day. Here are about two million veterans left.
The Honor Flight Network consists of over 100 independent non-profit hubs across the United States. The Central Valley chapter is currently raising funds to a charter planes that will send Valley veterans to Washington D.C. in commemoration of their sacrifice, and in honor of their service to our country. One hundred percent of all donations go toward funding these flights.
If you’re interested in donating, visit the Central Valley Honor Flight website at: http://www.cvhonorflight.org/
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