Honor Flight Northeast Indiana will embark on its 54th flight from Fort Wayne to Washington, D.C. Wednesday, Nov. 5, transporting 85 veterans from the Korean War, Cold War and Vietnam War. Graphic from Honor Flight Northeast Indiana.

News Release

FORT WAYNE — Honor Flight Northeast Indiana has safely transported 4,064 veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit the memorials dedicated to their service and sacrifice.

For the upcoming 54th flight, 85 veterans are confirmed to participate: 1 from the Korean War, 8 from the Cold War, and 76 from the Vietnam War. Among these honored veterans, four have received Purple Hearts – 1 with Valor, two have been awarded Bronze Stars, and another has received the Distinguished Cross – 11 Oakleaf Clusters.

HFNI President, Cathy Berkshire states “Thank you to the Fort Wayne, Northeast Indiana, Northwest Ohio communities for helping us fulfill our mission, allowing Honor Flight Northeast Indiana to commemorate our 54th Honor Flight! A special Thank You to the Waynedale American Legion Post 241 for hosting Honor Flight Northeast Indiana for our morning program!”

Berkshire states, “We invite all individuals to participate in the Welcome Home Celebration to recognize and pay tribute to these heroes upon their return from Washington D.C. that they so richly deserve. Please plan to arrive at Fort Wayne International Airport around 8 p.m. Portions of the long-term parking will be closed and a majority of the people attending will be redirected to a designated area on Ardmore Avenue with shuttle service to and from Fort Wayne International Airport, please plan to carpool, if possible. Due to construction at The Fort Wayne Internation Airport most of the Welcome Home will be held outside. Please plan to dress according to the weather. Please feel free to bring a folding chair or camp chair so sit down while waiting for our return.”

Honor Flight NE Indiana, Inc. is a volunteer-run, nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization. Donations are tax deductible to the full extent allowed by law.