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Stern announces cost-free DC visit for veterans Suffolk County Legislator Steve Stern (D-Huntington) 16th LD Chairman of the Veterans and Seniors Committee, is advising veterans of an opportunity to visit Washington D.C. and visit war memorials and other sights at no cost. An "Honor Flight" has been reserved for October 13from McArthur Airport in Islip to Baltimore-Washington Airport. World War II veterans are given priority and are encouraged to apply to take advantage of this unique opportunity. Honor Flight is a non-profit organization that was founded by retired Air Force Captain Earl Morse to afford aging veterans the chance to visit the new World War II memorial in our nation's capital. "We are losing World War II veterans at the rate of 1,200 per day," Captain Morse said. "Many veterans cannot manage a trip without assistance and cannot afford a trip. Honor Flight provides free transpor- tation and meals for veterans wishing to do so." Honor Flights hopes to continue the program to include Korean War and Vietnam War veterans in the future. "Our World War II Veterans made enormous sacrifices to protect our values and freedoms," Legislator Stern said. "Now that they are finally able to visit a monument to their courage and valor, many are too frail to travel without assistance, both physical and financial. Honor Flight provides this assistance and truly provides "One more flight with honor" to our brave veterans. I encourage all who are interested to sign up for this trip."
Veterans are provided with a guardian who assists them and makes it easier for veterans to travel comfortably. Veterans can obtain more information about the upcoming "Honor Flight" by visiting the organization's website at www.honorflight.org or by contacting Chris Cosich, the Long Island representative at 631-267-5744.
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