EUGENE, Ore. — Charlie Schull’s bags are packed. He’s ready for an adventure–a trip to the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. The memorial was officially completed in 2004. The next year, the first Honor Flight took off. Now honor flights are in coming daily, bringing World War II veterans to the memorial. … Continue reading »
Honor Flight Movie Showing Thursday
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — Thursday night is the public’s chance to witness the emotion of veterans traveling to the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. The film Honor Flight: One Last Mission is a documentary about a program by the same name. It raises money to take the veterans to our nation’s capital. “It actually … Continue reading »
Honor Flight Film Coming to Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — Local veterans rights advocates are pushing for the public to buy tickets to a Springfield showing of the film “Honor Flight.” The film is about veterans taking a trip to the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. For the organizers of the film screening, it’s a chance to truly appreciate the … Continue reading »
WWII Veterans Welcomed Home
PORTLAND, Ore. — World War II veterans on-board South Willamette Valley’s first Honor Flight returned Sunday to a huge celebration. Family and friends welcomed them at PDX. They waited anxiously with signs and banners for Southwest Flight 3414. Alice Hanscam came to greet her husband, a retired staff sergeant who’s currently writing a memoir. “Well, … Continue reading »
Local Veterans Prepare for Honor Flight
EUGENE, Ore. — After months of planning and fundraising, South Willamette Valley’s first honor flight is ready to depart. Fifty-eight World War II veterans are en route to Washington, D.C., taking off from Portland early Friday morning. One of those veterans has been waiting 70 years for this honor. Merrill McKern, 92, has his bags … Continue reading »
Tech Business Donates to Veterans’ Trip
EUGENE, Ore. — The Willamette Valley’s first honor flight departs next month, bringing World War II veterans to the National Monument in Washington, D.C. The number of veterans going has nearly doubled and there’s Eugene company that’s behind a generous donation. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., CBT Nuggets is bustling with activity. … Continue reading »
