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Below is an announcement by Flag City Honor Flight for its 29th mission -- the last one for 2024 -- to be held on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. The public is welcome to join this celebration.
Please direct all of your inquiries per the below instructions for participation with the Welcome Home celebration or to potentially watch a livestream of the event.
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Lucas County Bar Association
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(Findlay, OH – Nov. 6, 2024) – Flag City Honor Flight (FCHF) is preparing for its 29th mission on November 12, 2024 to take 85 Veterans, primarily from the Vietnam War era, to Washington, D.C., to visit memorials built in their honor.
Sponsor: This flight is fully sponsored by the Rod and Barb Nichols family of Findlay. Rod shares, “Barb and I appreciate the opportunity to recognize and thank our Veterans through this sponsorship. It’s a small way we can give back in comparison to the great sacrifices and contributions our Veterans have made to our country.” The organization relies on community donations and flight sponsorships to continue the mission. As a 100% volunteer-led organization, every dollar received goes directly toward honoring and thanking Veterans for their service.
2,000th Veteran: Flag City Honor Flight is proud to welcome its 2,000th Veteran on this flight—a milestone made possible by community support since 2010. Thanks to generous contributions, the organization has expanded its flights, allowing more Veterans to experience this meaningful journey each year. The 2,000th Veteran will receive special recognition on flight day.
Schedule: Departing from Toledo Express Airport in the morning, Veterans will embark on a one-day trip of a lifetime. The itinerary includes visits to the Iwo Jima Memorial, Korean Memorial, Vietnam Memorial, WWII Memorial, and Arlington National Cemetery. Veterans do not pay to fly.
Flight Details:
5:30 a.m. - Veterans & Guardians arrive at Grand Aire Hangar
7:30 a.m. - Depart Grand Aire Hangar for BWI (Baltimore, MD)
11:30 a.m. - Tour WWII, Korean and Vietnam Memorials
3:00 p.m. - Attend Changing of the Guard Ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery
9:00 p.m. - Arrive at Grand Aire Hanger & Welcome Home celebration
Welcome Home Celebration: (Facebook Event Linked)
The public is invited to a Welcome Home celebration to honor returning Veterans.
Doors Open: 7:00 p.m.
Flight Expected: 9:00 p.m.
Location: 11777 W. Airport Service Rd, Swanton, OH 43558
Attendees are encouraged to wave flags, cheer loudly, and shake hands with returning Veterans.
Media: FCHF can facilitate connections with Veterans from specific counties for media inquiries.
Mission: Flag City Honor Flight ensures that all Veterans, from World War II through Vietnam, have the opportunity to visit the memorials in Washington, D.C., honoring their service and sacrifices for America’s freedom.
ABOUT FLAG CITY HONOR FLIGHT: Flag City Honor Flight Inc. is a 100% volunteer-run 501c3 organization dedicated to providing Veterans in Northwest Ohio and surrounding areas with the opportunity to visit their war memorials in Washington, D.C., at no cost. Annual flights are supported by charitable donations and an enduring commitment to honoring America's heroes.