Honor Flight Louisiana

06/05/2026

Standing at the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. is a powerful reminder of what an entire generation gave to this country.

There are no individual names etched into its walls—because it honors something even larger. It represents the more than 16 million Americans who served during World War II and the over 400,000 who never made it home. Every column, every symbol, every detail speaks to their collective courage, sacrifice, and unity in the face of unimaginable global conflict.

This is why Honor Flight matters.

Honor Flight is dedicated to bringing our nation’s veterans—World War II, Korea, and Vietnam—back to Washington, D.C. to visit the memorials built in their honor. For many, it is the first time they are truly seen, thanked, and welcomed home in a way they never received when they returned from war.

As co-chair of Honor Flight Louisiana, I’ve witnessed these moments up close—the quiet reflection, the pride in their eyes, the tears that come when they finally see that their service was not forgotten.

These flights are not just trips. They are acts of gratitude, long overdue.

We remember them. We honor them. And we make sure their legacy is never forgotten.

05/25/2026

Today on Memorial Day, we are incredibly honored that WBRZ aired a special story highlighting Honor Flight Louisiana and the mission to honor our nation’s veterans. 🇺🇸

A heartfelt thank you to WBRZ Channel 2 , Sylvia Weatherspoon, and Charles Jones for telling this powerful story with such care, compassion, and professionalism. Your amazing coverage helps shine a light on the sacrifices of our veterans and the importance of preserving their legacy for future generations.

We are grateful for your support and for helping share the mission of Honor Flight Louisiana with our community. Please take a moment to watch and share this incredible story. ❤️🤍💙

Earlier this year, a group of 76 Louisiana veterans took a trip to ...

05/24/2026

This weekend, Honor Flight Louisiana remembers the heroes who never made it home.

Memorial Day is more than a holiday — it is a time to pause, reflect, and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our nation. Their sacrifice purchased the freedoms we enjoy every day, and their legacy lives on through the families, friends, and communities who continue to remember them.

As we accompany our veterans to the memorials built in their honor, we are reminded that every name etched in stone represents a story of courage, sacrifice, and love of country. Many served beside brothers and sisters who never returned, and Memorial Day gives us the opportunity to ensure those heroes are never forgotten.

This weekend we honor the fallen.
We remember their sacrifice.
And we carry their stories forward.

From all of us at Honor Flight Louisiana — thank you to the Gold Star families, Blue Star families, veterans, and supporters who help keep the memory of our fallen heroes alive.

05/24/2026

This Memorial Day (5/25) WBRZ Channel 2 is having a special on Honor Flight Louisiana on the noon news cast. Please tune in.

This Memorial Day, we are remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Please share the name/photo of the veteran in your life in the comments. We will be featuring some in our newscasts throughout the weekend.

05/23/2026

HONOR FLIGHT LOUISIANA PRESENTS 🇺🇸
🍷 A Toast to Our Heroes – 21 Wine Salute 🍷

Join us on Friday, June 26th at Martin’s in Baton Rouge for a special evening honoring our veterans through a unique wine tasting experience featuring 21 curated wines symbolizing a traditional 21-gun salute.

Hear firsthand stories from veterans who recently participated in an Honor Flight mission and learn how your support helps send our heroes to Washington, D.C. to visit the memorials built in their honor — at no cost to them.

📍 Martin’s
6463 Moss Side Lane
Baton Rouge, LA

🕕 6:00 PM

❤️ Donations will be accepted on-site to help fund future missions.

Not a wine drinker? Come anyway. Stand with our veterans. Show your support and help welcome them home.

🎟 LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE
Tickets MUST be purchased in advance.
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Come out. Raise a glass. Support our Heroes



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05/10/2026

On Saturday, May 23rd at 8:30 AM, we will gather at the Louisiana State Capitol in Baton Rouge to honor and remember the service and sacrifice of our nation’s heroes, including U.S. Army Veteran Herman Dean Middleton, who served in Vietnam with courage and dedication.

Join us as we reflect, remember, and give thanks to all who answered the call to serve and paid the ultimate sacrifice.

Saturday, May 23rd
8:30 AM
Louisiana State Capitol

05/08/2026

For years, these Veterans carried their packs.
Not just the gear they wore — but the memories, burdens, sacrifices, and weight that stayed with them long after coming home.

In the military, “drop your pack” can mean the fight is over.
For many Veterans, though, the weight never fully leaves.

At Honor Flight Louisiana, we witness moments where that burden finally lifts — through camaraderie, remembrance, healing, and the gratitude of a nation that has not forgotten their service.

Will you help a Veteran “drop their pack” — even for just a moment?

Your support helps send Louisiana Veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit the memorials built in their honor, surrounded by fellow Veterans who understand the journey they’ve carried for years.

Help us give them a day of relief, honor, and the welcome home they deserve.

Donate today and help carry the mission forward.

05/08/2026

Today, on the anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, we pause to honor the courage, sacrifice, and unwavering spirit of the Greatest Generation.

Eighty-one years ago, the guns fell silent across Europe, marking the end of a brutal chapter in world history. The freedoms we enjoy today were secured by the bravery of men and women who answered the call to serve, many leaving behind their homes, families, and futures to defend liberty across the world.

At Honor Flight Louisiana, we are humbled to serve the veterans who carried that legacy forward. Their stories, sacrifices, and service remind us that freedom is never free.

On this VE Day, we remember those who fought, those who never made it home, and those who continued building a better world after the war ended. May we never forget their sacrifice and may we always honor their legacy.

05/07/2026

We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to David St. Romain and Songs of Survivors for their generous donation to Honor Flight Louisiana.

Their continued support of our veterans and our mission means more than words can express. It’s because of people and organizations like this that we’re able to give our heroes the recognition and experiences they so deeply deserve.

Thank you for standing with those who served. 🇺🇸

05/05/2026

May is Military Appreciation Month 🇺🇸

Honor Flight Louisiana gives our veterans the chance to visit the memorials built in their honor—often for the very first time.

You can help make that possible.

Every donation helps us give a veteran the recognition and “welcome home” they deserve.

👉 Donate today. Honor their service.

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