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Veterans Honor Flight of Southern Illinois

@vethonorflight

Honoring our veterans with free trips to Washington D.C. to see the memorials built in their honor. Flying from Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois.

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Our veterans have checked in and had their breakfast and a chance to visit, now they're loading up to head out. Landing in DC around 7:45AM. Stay tuned to our social Media for updates and photos from the flight! #Mission010 #VHFSI #TripOfALifetime

Our veterans have checked in and had their breakfast and a chance to visit, now they're loading up to head out. Landing in DC around 7:45AM. Stay tuned to our social Media for updates and photos from the flight!

#Mission010
#VHFSI
#TripOfALifetime
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Our first stop of the day is a combination of the Korean War Memorial, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and the Lincoln Memorial, since they are all close together. loom.ly/607Vbg0 loom.ly/2HCOZRk loom.ly/7Xn7x3I #VHFSI #Mission010 #KoreanWar #VietnamWar

Our first stop of the day is a combination of the Korean War Memorial, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and the Lincoln Memorial, since they are all close together.

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#VHFSI 
#Mission010
#KoreanWar
#VietnamWar
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A few more photos from the Korean War, Lincoln, and Vietnam Memorials before we leave for our next stop! #VHFSI #Mission010 #Memorial #Korea #VIetnam #Lincoln

A few more photos from the Korean War, Lincoln, and Vietnam Memorials before we leave for our next stop!
#VHFSI
#Mission010
#Memorial
#Korea
#VIetnam
#Lincoln
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When Veterans pass away before flight, we carry a flag. Today 3 flags will be carried by our volunteers and presented to the families. Donald Bodeker - US Navy - Vietnam Michael E Traub - US Army - Vietnam Bertis R. Trammel - US Airforce - Vietnam #HonorFlag #VHFSI #Mission008

When Veterans pass away before flight, we carry a flag. Today 3 flags will be carried by our volunteers and presented to the families.
Donald Bodeker - US Navy - Vietnam
Michael E Traub - US Army - Vietnam
Bertis R. Trammel - US Airforce - Vietnam

#HonorFlag
#VHFSI
#Mission008
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We're at the Navy Memorial. Dedicated on October 13th, 1987 - the Navy's 212th birthday - this living memorial serves as a living tribute to the men and women of the Sea Services – past, present, and future. #VHFSI #Mission010 #NavyMemorial #USNavy

We're at the Navy Memorial. Dedicated on October 13th, 1987 - the Navy's 212th birthday - this living memorial serves as a living tribute to the men and women of the Sea Services – past, present, and future.

#VHFSI
#Mission010
#NavyMemorial
#USNavy
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Our Veterans have arrived at Arlington. On this trip, we are honored to participate in a wreath laying ceremony. Ray Mueller, WWII and his daughter Jeanie will participate in the ceremony. arlingtoncemetery.mil #VHFSI #Mission010 #ChangingOfTheGuard #ArlingtonNationalCemetery

Our Veterans have arrived at Arlington. On this trip, we are honored to participate in a wreath laying ceremony. Ray Mueller, WWII and his daughter Jeanie will participate in the ceremony.

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#VHFSI
#Mission010
#ChangingOfTheGuard
#ArlingtonNationalCemetery
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Ray Mueller and his daughter Jeannie were able to participate in a wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery today. They were joined by two members of the Harrison Bruce Foundation, who generously funded #Mission010 .

Ray Mueller and his daughter Jeannie were able to participate in a wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery today. They were joined by two members of the Harrison Bruce Foundation, who generously funded #Mission010 .
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We've stoped at the Air Force Memorial, which is always a favorite with our group! The Air Force Memorial is a gift to the United States and is managed by the Air Force. loom.ly/tcqqXAk #Mission010 #USAirForce #VHFSI

We've stoped at the Air Force Memorial, which is always a favorite with our group!
The Air Force Memorial is a gift to the United States and is managed by the Air Force. 
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#Mission010
#USAirForce
#VHFSI
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Our #Heroes are home safely, and we are cheering them on through the #FreedomPath ! Thanks to everyone for following along today! We will take a day or two to rest and reset and be back with photos, stories, and shoutouts soon. #VHFSI #ThankYou #Veterans #WelcomeHome

Our #Heroes are home safely, and we are cheering them on through the #FreedomPath ! Thanks to everyone for following along today! We will take a day or two to rest and reset and be back with photos, stories, and shoutouts soon. 
#VHFSI
#ThankYou
#Veterans
#WelcomeHome
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Putting on an outdoor event means we need port-a-johns. While it's not the most glamorous part of event planning, it's definitely one of the most important. Thanks to Maier's Tidy Bowl for donating the "necessaries"! #PortAJohns #WelcomeHome #VHFSI #ThankYou #Mission010

Putting on an outdoor event means we need port-a-johns. While it's not the most glamorous part of event planning, it's definitely one of the most important. Thanks to Maier's Tidy Bowl for donating the "necessaries"! 

#PortAJohns
#WelcomeHome
#VHFSI
#ThankYou
#Mission010
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One of our biggest donors is J&L Custom Automotive. Recently, they've hosted events to raise funds for #VHFSI, including a Shoe Drive, Jeep raffle, and Leprechaun Hunt Jeep Run. We received a check for $22,778.60 from these events. Thank you to J&L Custom! #ThankYou #Veterans

One of our biggest donors is J&L Custom Automotive. Recently, they've hosted events to raise funds for #VHFSI, including a Shoe Drive, Jeep raffle, and Leprechaun Hunt Jeep Run. We received a check for $22,778.60 from these events. Thank you to J&L Custom!
#ThankYou
#Veterans
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6/6/1944, known as D-Day, marks the date of the Allied push into France known as Operation Overlord. General Eisenhower was the supreme commander of the operation that involved the coordinated efforts of 12 nations. #DDay #WWII #BeachesOfNormandy #VHFSI loom.ly/KnP_tB0

6/6/1944, known as D-Day, marks the date of the Allied push into France known as Operation Overlord. General Eisenhower was the supreme commander of the operation that involved the coordinated efforts of 12 nations. 
#DDay
#WWII
#BeachesOfNormandy
#VHFSI
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Flag Day is observed every year on June 14, 2021. In 1916, the anniversary of the Flag Resolution of 1777 became a nationally observed event by a proclamation by President Woodrow Wilson. #YoureAGrandOldFlag #RedWhiteAndBlue #OldGlory #VHSI loom.ly/kweb5Kc

Flag Day is observed every year on June 14, 2021. In 1916, the anniversary of the Flag Resolution of 1777 became a nationally observed event by a proclamation by President Woodrow Wilson. 
#YoureAGrandOldFlag
#RedWhiteAndBlue
#OldGlory
#VHSI

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The U.S. Army was founded on 14 June 1775, when the Continental Congress authorized enlistment of expert riflemen to serve the United Colonies for one year. For more on the history of the U.S. Army birthday, visit loom.ly/_-SZ61w

The U.S. Army was founded on 14 June 1775, when the Continental Congress authorized enlistment of expert riflemen to serve the United Colonies for one year. For more on the history of the U.S. Army birthday, visit loom.ly/_-SZ61w
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The Korean War broke out on June 25, 1950 when North Korean troops crossed the 38th parallel, invading South Korea. Many of our veterans were serving during the Korean War, and our trips always include a stop at their memorial. loom.ly/4hxZ3G8 #VHFSI

The Korean War broke out on June 25, 1950 when North Korean troops crossed the 38th parallel, invading South Korea. Many of our veterans were serving during the Korean War, and our trips always include a stop at their memorial.
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#VHFSI
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Thanks to Harrisburg Elks Lodge's generous donation and successful grant, we now have five wheelchairs for our honor flight events. Huge thanks to Carmen Conci & Jim Etienne for making this possible. We're deeply grateful. Donate here: loom.ly/ZgkRW3A

Thanks to Harrisburg Elks Lodge's generous donation and successful grant, we now have five wheelchairs for our honor flight events. Huge thanks to Carmen Conci & Jim Etienne for making this possible. We're deeply grateful.
Donate here: loom.ly/ZgkRW3A
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In a touching display of veterans helping veterans, our very own Honor Flight hero Gary Nelson has joined forces with Rocking for A Cause and Peoples National Bank to fully fund Mission 14! #HonorFlight #Veterans #SIHonorFlight veteranshonorflight.org/news/honor-fli…

In a touching display of veterans helping veterans, our very own Honor Flight hero Gary Nelson has joined forces with Rocking for A Cause and Peoples National Bank to fully fund Mission 14! #HonorFlight #Veterans #SIHonorFlight

veteranshonorflight.org/news/honor-fli…