Honor Flights Long Island

About Honor Flights Long Island

Honor Flight Long Island

On May 29, 2004, President Bush dedicated the World War II Memorial to honor “The Greatest Generation,” 59 years after the end of WWII. One year later, the Honor Flight Program was inaugurated.

Earl Morse and Jeff Miller, co-founders of Honor Flight, realized that many World War II veterans would never have the opportunity to visit the memorial that was erected in their honor. Many, due to age or financial resources or knowledge or strength, would not be able to complete a conventional trip to Washington D.C.

But, thanks to their foresight, Honor Flight has now flown over 250,000 veterans to see their memorials. While Honor Flight began as a program solely for World War II veterans, many “hubs” are now taking Korean War, Vietnam War and other conflict veterans to Washington D.C. This trip allows us to honor America’s veterans for their service and sacrifice. It is the intention of Honor Flight Long Island to honor as many of our fellow Long Islanders, who helped to preserve our freedom, as we can by providing them a free trip to visit their memorial.

Apply to Fly 

Presently, HFLI is accepting applications from veterans who have received an honorable discharge prior to the designated end of the Vietnam War, May 7, 1975. Sometime in the future, HFLI will include those discharged after May 7, 1975, but that time has not yet come. We do make an exception for any terminally ill veteran. This veteran, no matter when he/she served, is given our highest priority.