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GRHF Escort Squadron Great River Honor Flight helps give veterans a free trip to Washington, DC to see their memorials. http://wgem.com/honorflight

09/18/2026

There was "a first" last night. This has never happened in ALL the past 83 missions. Last night, after everything was done, a Veteran took the microphone and said, " Thank you riders. The es**rt meant more to me than the whole day in DC did".
You see riders, you make the world of difference to these Veteran's.
Thank you all. Ride safe and see everyone next year.

Vern

09/03/2026

MISSION #84, LAST FLIGHT FOR 2026

For our 84th time, we will bring home these Veteran's the way we know. BIG and LOUD.
We all know how we feel about our freedom's, but it isn't even close to what the Veteran's feel after the day in DC ending with the es**rt.
Come join in to one of the most honorable things we can do for 1 last time this year.

DATE: September 17th, 2026

TIME: 8 PM

STAGE: Fastlane, (formally Shell)
Bowling Green Mo

RC: Vern Bastian
660 988 8019

This is a 30 plus mile es**rt ending at Hannibal Lagrange University in Hannibal. Come fueled up and ready to show Honor and Respect to the Veteran's.
Normal rules of NO big flags and NO drinking of alcohol

Let's Ride With Respect

Vern

08/21/2026

GRHF ES**RT SQUADRON ON POINT AGAIN.

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!

Another awesome es**rt for our HERO'S last night. There is always a few bumps in every es**rt, but the crew and you riders pulled it off with Honor and Respect.

Hope all made it home and got well earned sleep.

Next Mission is Sept 17, Bowling Green to Hannibal.

Also today, if you can't make it, keep the Gumble family in your thoughts as we ride to Honor Kelly Gumble for her service to this nation and her community.

LETS RIDE WITH RESPECT

Vern

GRHF ES**RT SQUADRON, WE HAVE A REQUEST. It's with a heavy heart that I send this out, but we have a brother that needs...
08/16/2026

GRHF ES**RT SQUADRON, WE HAVE A REQUEST.

It's with a heavy heart that I send this out, but we have a brother that needs us.

Here is his request: Would be nice if our motorcycle family could join us for a ride from the funeral to the legion for the wake. Visitation noon to 1 , service 1pm.

Stage: James O'Donnell Funeral Home
302 S 5th St
Hannibal Mo

Time. Visitation is noon to 1 with Service at 1
The request is ride as a group from Service
to American Legion post for a wake.

I will have my big flag on my bike for this.

LETS RIDE WITH RESPECT for Kelly and her family.

Vern

08/06/2026

SUMMER IS ALMOST OVER.
GRHF MISSION #83 IS HERE.

Felt like the 4th of July was just yesterday, but we are on the downhill of summer.
Mission #83 is just 2 weeks away and just like mission #1 needs ALL the Honor and Respect we know how to do.

DATE: 20 AUG 2026

TIME: 8 PM

STAGE: QUINCY AIRPORT
Take Broadway exit and go east.

RC: Vern Bastian
660 988 8019

NOTE: Stage time of 8 PM. THE PLANE ETA IS 8:45. Don't be late. We need to Stage, get in our ride brief and be ready BEFORE 8:45.
We will be parking in the first lot just past the airport firehouse.
The es**rt is only 10 miles to John Woods Community College. Will know more about HOW we will enter JWCC that night.

LETS RIDE WITH RESPECT

Vern Bastian

This Marine cover was found on Bus 61 in Bowling Green on Honor Flight night at the entrance to Fast Lane where we stage...
06/20/2026

This Marine cover was found on Bus 61 in Bowling Green on Honor Flight night at the entrance to Fast Lane where we staged at.
The name wrote inside is “Flesner”.🇺🇸
*please share to find the Hero*

06/18/2026

HONOR FLIGHT TONIGHT

LETS RIDE WITH RESPECT

06/04/2026

GRHF MISSION #82

Mission #82 is another ALL Female Veteran mission. Like we always do with all the Honor and Respect we have to bring them home after a full day in Washington DC

DATE: June 18th 2026

STAGE: Shell/Fastline
Bowling Green, MO

TIME: 8 PM

RC: Vern Bastian
660 988 8019

This is a 30 plus mile es**rt, so come fueled up and ready to go. The Ribbon of Red is set to show how much we Respect these Veteran's for our Freedom's.

Let's Ride With Respect

Vern

05/25/2026

TODAY WE REMEMBER.

Every Honor Flight we ride for those who served. The ones who made it home.
Those who made it home is just a fraction of the ones who didn't make it fighting for ALL OF OUR FREEDOM'S.
Today is their day. Take alittle time today and think about all the freedoms we have because of those who died for us.
There is a saying that goes, Two people have gave their life for us. One is a soldier, the other is Jesus.
Enjoy your 3 day weekend, but remember what this weekend cost in human life.
One day is not enough thanks or respect for all that gave all.

RIDE WITH RESPECT

Vern

05/07/2026

BREAKING HEADLINES FOR
MISSION #81!
THE ES**RT IS A GO!

The board has decided that Honor Flight isn't complete without an Es**rt. The board first was going to have the welcome home at the airport. After meeting with TSA and airport management, they have decided to bus Veteran's from John Woods Community College and back to JWCC that night.
I am working with Quincy PD to get this setup and safe for all.

DATE: May 21st

TIME: 7:45 (DON'T BE LATE)

STAGE: QUINCY AIRPORT
1645 Il-104

RC: Vern Bastian
660 988 8019

Please be on time so we can get in a ride brief before they land. Note that this will be an early evening for all of us and a first for GRHF.

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PO Box 3723
Quincy, IL
62305

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