Mission 11 is Tuesday, September 26, 2023. Schedule Rides Mass Transit busses from parking lot start at 5:00pm The Daniel Brothers perform at 6:00pm Whiskey & Rust perform at 7:00pm Welcome Veterans Home at 8:45pm (Flight lands at 8:30pm) About The Welcome Home Celebration The Welcome Home committee encourages the general public to bring Welcome […]
Veterans Honor Flight of Southern Illinois will return to Washington DC on Tuesday, September 26, 2023. Veterans can register on our web site to be considered for the flight. Mission 10 on May 9th, 2023, carried our 700th veteran. We expect our 800th veteran to be carried on Mission 11.
Area veterans will have even more chances to be served by Veterans Honor Flight thanks to an influx of funding from Herrin’s Harrison-Bruce Foundation. Treasurer Randy Youngblood made the announcement Friday at a volunteer appreciation dinner being held to thank the hundreds of volunteers who make Veterans Honor Flight possible. The Harrison-Bruce Foundation has provided […]
Veterans Honor Flight of Southern Illinois recognized the team of over 300 volunteers that contribute to each flight at a dinner held at The Pavilion in Marion. “We are only able to continue this mission because of the work all of you put in,” board chairman Bryan Questelle said. During the dinner, the board recognized […]
With each flight, dedicated photographers are taken to DC with our Honored Veterans to capture the day. These photographers donate their time, skill, and products to our Veterans. With Flight 9, Courtney Paige of Boulder Creek Photography and Kasey Wolters of KC Photography took on the challenge. Over 2,000 photos were taken. Photos are available, […]
The Board of Directors of Veterans Honor Flight of Southern Illinois were saddened to learn of the passing of long-time Honor Flight volunteer, Daniel E. “Lt. Dan” Finke. Lt. Dan became a member of the Veterans Honor Flight of Southern Illinois (“VHFSI”) team from the beginning. Lt. Dan served as Volunteer Coordinator for VHFSI. Lt. […]
We are so excited to tell you that the O’Charley’s 5K on the Runway is back this year! On November 11, 2022, join us on the runway at Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois to run the 5th annual 5K under the runway lights! Runners and walkers from throughout the area are invited to come out […]
Veterans Honor Flight of Southern Illinois announced plans for a tenth flight honoring area veterans during the Welcome Home Celebration for Flight 9 on October 4, 2022. Since 2017, Veterans Honor Flight has transported over 690 veterans to Washington D.C. to see the memorials built in their honor. Flight 10 will carry the 700th Veteran […]
Welcome Home Celebration Tuesday, October 4 5pm – 9pm All events are outdoors, restrooms available. Lawn chairs are recommended. Food trucks available starting at 5pm. Flight arrival 8:10pm Parking Cornerstone Church (click for map) Sam’s Club Shuttles run constantly to & from Veterans Airport Limited parking available at Veterans Airport Where will be you be […]
Veterans Honor Flight of Southern Illinois announced their ninth mission to transport veterans to Washington, D.C. will depart Tuesday, October 4, 2022. This will be the second flight in 2022, with Mission 8 having flown in June. Each mission takes approximately 85 veterans to Washington where they visit memorials built in their honor, such as […]
