News : Eastern Iowa Honor Flight Announces 59th Flight to Washington, D.C.

On Tuesday, May 12, the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight will depart on Flight #55, sponsored by the memorial donations received from family and friends in honor of veterans who have passed before us.Flight to include 91 veterans from across Eastern Iowa including:

Allan Bridge, Norway

Steven Brown, Palo

David McCormick, Shellsburg

Larry McDaniel, Vinton

Kirk Rosel, Shellsburg

Melvin Roster, Urbana

Lynn Schoenmann, Belle Plaine

Tracy Sellers, Vinton

Since its founding in 2009, the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight has escorted thousands of veterans and their guardians to Washington, D.C., to recognize their service to our nation. This journey will include visits to the World War II, Korean War, and Vietnam War memorials, along with a special wreath ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery.

“We invite everyone to join us in recognizing our veterans as they return home,” said Lynette Voss, president of the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight. “The Welcome Home celebration is a special opportunity to express our sincere appreciation for their service and dedication. A strong community turnout makes this moment even more meaningful.”

Veterans will begin arriving at the Eastern Iowa Airport at 5:30 a.m. on flight day, with an expected departure at 6:45 a.m. The public is invited to attend the Welcome Home celebration at the airport starting at 7:30 p.m. The event will include a military band, a flag line, participation from local police and fire departments, and a heartfelt homecoming. The flight is expected to return to Cedar Rapids at approximately 9 p.m. Complimentary parking will be available in both short-term and long-term lots with a parking pass, available at the information booth inside the terminal.

Flight #59 is named in honor the memorial donations received from family and friends of veterans who have passed before us. Their generous support has made this mission possible. The Eastern Iowa Honor Flight is an all-volunteer organization and does not receive government funding. To support its mission through a donation, visit www.eihonorflight.org. Donations can be made via check by submitting a donation form or online through PayPal. All contributions are greatly appreciated

About the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight

The Eastern Iowa Honor Flight is a federally recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, staffed entirely by volunteers, dedicated to honoring and paying tribute to veterans of World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and other conflicts. The Eastern Iowa Honor Flight is an official hub of the Honor Flight Network™, accepting applications from veterans in Benton, Iowa, Jasper, Jones, Johnson, Linn, Marshall, South Tama, Poweshiek, and Washington counties. Its goal is to provide every eligible veteran with the opportunity to participate.

All Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard, Reserves, and National Guard veterans who served during wartime or peacetime, whether overseas or stateside, are encouraged to apply. Priority is given to World War II and Korean War veterans, as well as those with catastrophic illnesses. The next priority is given to Vietnam War veterans, followed by veterans of other conflicts. Veterans do not need to have served in combat to be eligible. Due to a large waiting list, applicants should a

Apply only once; applications will be kept on file in the order they are received.