who is getting this money to ''escort'' a veteran to a commerative ceramony? am I the only one who thinks that is fukin CRUDE?
"Honor Flight Network is a non-profit organization created solely to honor America's veterans for all their sacrifices. We transport our heroes to Washington, D.C. to visit and reflect at their memorials. Top priority is given to the senior veterans – World War II survivors, along with those other veterans who may be terminally ill."
"Sadly, despite our best attempts at fundraising, Honor Flight Network Network receives no national, government sponsorship. Our funding comes primarily from individuals across the country who recognize the great accomplishments and sacrifices of veterans and want them to see their memorial before it's too late. Other significant contributors have been fraternal organizations like local American Legion, VFW, Am Vets, DAV, MOPH, posts and chapters, as well as various corporations on a local level. "
Honor Flight would not be successful without the generous support of our guardians. Guardians play a significant role on every trip, ensuring that every veteran has a safe and memorable experience. Duties include physically assisting the veteran at the airport, during the flight and at the memorials.
Guardians are also responsible for their own expenses (airline fare, etc.) For further information, please contact us at 937.521.2400 or
http://www.honorflight.org. Thank You for your support.
The more I dig into this, the more I'm thinking my husband won't be going along. Although our friend is in his 90's, he's healthy as can be and doesn't need any assistance. Dude walks 5 miles everyday, rain or shine, still drives, still maintains his 36 acre property. He quit hunting years ago, but still kills any undesirable critter he (or we) catch (raccoons, opossums, skunks, etc). His wife gets pissed at him when he and I polish off a bottle of wine 
