Spring Flight Dates

Two Iwo Jima Veterans sharing memories on our 10-16 flight at the WWII Memorial

We have tentatively set our spring flight dates for April 23 and April 30. Now we need help raising funds for those flights! As we approach the end of the year, won't you consider making a donation to Honor Flight Fort Worth to help us send every WWII veteran to Washington, DC to see the WWII Memorial? Time is of the essence as these heroes are passing at the rate of 1000-1200 a day. It took 60 years for a memorial to be built to honor this Greatest Generation. Without their sacrifices and service, we would not enjoy the freedoms we have today.

Captain Robert Bennett, Commander of the NAS JRB Fort Worth, said these words at our Oct 7 Meet-N-Greet to our WWII Veterans:

"You, our warriors, literally turned the tide and made America what it is today and you all should be proud, and confident, and know every day when you get up and look in the mirror what you’ve done, not only for America, but for our world."

“You as World War II veterans, and Korean veterans, and Vietnam veterans literally set the stage and tone for what America is today. You changed the whole dynamics of the world. Before World War II, we were not a world power. We were lucky enough to take the fight to them. That’s number one. We must always remember to take the fight to them, and you did. You knew it was win or lose. There was no in-between…and you won, thank God. Remind people what you gave – what you sacrificed so they can live their lives today the way they do."

“The foundation that you built was America. You not only turned the tide of war, but you made America an economic powerhouse. It just warms me to be here with you today. We cannot say ‘Thank you’ enough."

“I’m humbled to be here in your presence. Every single day, we are so indebted to you for your service, for your sacrifice, for what you and your families have endured. You are America. We who serve today only hope to live up to your legacy, to continue to put forth that foundation to make sure the next generation gets to enjoy what we’ve enjoyed because of the sacrifices that have been made by so few, but so many get to enjoy. Be proud of who you are."

“You are America’s treasures; you will always be America’s treasurers.” 

Please help us honor these treasures by going to our website, www.honorflightfortworth.org, and make a donation online or mail your donation to Honor Flight Fort Worth, PO Box 24191, Fort Worth, TX 76124.