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Honor Flight Central Florida flies veterans to D.C. memorials; program seeks volunteers and donations
Summary
Honor Flight Central Florida transports about 60 veterans per mission to Washington, D.C., at no cost to participants. The volunteer-run nonprofit relies on donations, guardians who often pay part of their own costs, and a steady stream of volunteers to run orientation, medical support and welcome-home ceremonies.
Honor Flight Central Florida flies groups of local veterans to Washington, D.C., memorials and returns them home the same day, giving veterans an organized, no-cost opportunity to visit the World War II, Korean War and Vietnam memorials and to take part in ceremonies such as the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier change of guard.
Fred Robinson, chair of the Orange County mayor's veterans advisory council, introduced the program on Operation Outreach and said the flights provide veterans “a powerful reminder of where they've been, what they've given, and the legacy they carry forward.”
Landy Dunham, chairman of Honor Flight Central Florida, said the national movement began after the World War II Memorial…
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