Lt. Perkner Gets Big Party

Lt. Perkner Gets Big Party — Lt. Ralph Perkner celebrated his 103rd birthday, this morning, Feb. 25 at the Mission BBQ in Springfield, Pa courtesy of Honor Flight Philadelphia. Ralph is a Navy veteran of World War II.

Lt. Perkner Gets Big Party

He was escorted to the event by fire engines and motorcyclists. An arch of honor was formed by trucks from the Rose Tree and Clifton Heights volunteer fire companies in front of the restaurant in the Olde Sproul Village Shopping Center on Baltimore Pike.

Lt. Perkner Gets Big Party

Happy Birthday Lt. Ralph Perkner

Happy Birthday Lt. Ralph Perkner –Lt. Ralph Perkner, a Navy veteran of World War II, will be celebrating his 103rd birthday, tomorrow, Feb. 25 at Mission BBQ, 1130 Baltimore Pike, Springfield, Pa. 19064.

Doors open at 11 a.m. and the guest of honor will arrive at 11:30 a.m.

Honor Flight Philadelphia is arranging things.

Happy Birthday Lt. Ralph Perkner --Lt. Ralph Perkner, a Navy veteran of World War II, will be celebrating his 103rd birthday, tomorrow, Feb. 25 at Mission BBQ, 1130 Baltimore Pike, Springfield, Pa. 19064.

Honor Flight Philly Seeks Escorts For Vets

Honor Flight Philly Seeks Escorts For Vets — Honor Flight Philadelphia is seeking escorts for the 170 honored veterans on the final leg its Sept. 9 trip from Washington D.C.

First responders are especially welcome.

The escorts are asked to gather at 4 p.m. at the Pennsylvania Welcome Center on I-95 a half mile north of the Delaware border.

The escort ends at Saints Simon and Jude Church, 8 Cavanaugh Court, West Chester Pike, 19382.

For information call 215-954-5634 or email bob@honorflightphiladelphia.org

Honor Flight is a national non-profit organization founded in 2005 to give veterans a day of honor in Washington D.C.

There is no cost to the veterans.

The Philadelphia hub was started in 2011 by then Springfield resident Andrew Schiavello.

Honor Flight Philly Seeks Escorts

Honor Flight Philly Seeks Escorts

Honor Flight Letter Campaign

Honor Flight Letter Campaign — Honor Flight Philadelphia is asking that letters and notes of thanks and encouragement be written and sent to Honor Flight which will then pass them on to veterans.

“Your words can offer comfort, encouragement, and motivation to those who have bravely served our country,” says Honor Flight.

Letters must be received by Aug. 25.

Address them to:

Honor Flight Philadelphia

15 Delancy Ct

Phoenixville PA 19460.

Please share this notice with friends and family.

Also Trattoria San Nicola has a letter-writing station located inside their restaurant at 4 Manor Road, Paoli, Pa 19301. Feel free to stop in to write a Thank You letter to our veterans to be distributed on their upcoming Day of Honor.

Honor Flight Letter Campaign

Honor Flight Letter Campaign

Honor Flight Seeks Vets For September 2023 Trip

Honor Flight Seeks Vets For September 2023 Trip — Honor Flight Philadelphia has opened applications for its Sept. 9 trip to Washington D.C. to veterans of World War II, Korea and Vietnam.

The veterans will see the changing of the guard at Arlington National Cemetery, get tours of the memorials and be treated to a banquet when they return.

There is no cost to the veteran.

The bus will leave and return to Saints Simon and Jude Church, 8 Cavanaugh Court, West Chester Pa. 19382.

Click here for an application and click here for an itinerary.

For information call Andrew at 610-662-1812 or email andrew@HonorFlightPhiladelphia.org.

Honor Flight Seeks Vets For September 2023 Trip

Honor Flight Preparing For September Trip

Honor Flight Preparing For September Trip — Honor Flight Philadelphia is seeking veterans of World War II, Korean War and the Vietnam War for a day of honor to Washington D.C. on Sept. 9.

Click here for an application

Click here for the itinerary.

There is no cost to the veteran. The event includes transportation, breakfast, and lunch as well as memorabilia of the day including a Heroes Welcome Home and a dinner party in their honor.

Honor Flight Preparing For September Trip

Honor Flight Invites All To Greet Veterans June 25

Honor Flight Invites All To Greet Veterans June 25 — On Saturday, June 25, Honor Flight Philadelphia will bring to Washington, D.C. over 140 veterans for a day of honor to view those memorials dedicate to their service and sacrifice.

Please join upon arrival home to thank the men and women who served during World War II, Korea and Vietnam for the freedoms we cherish, for the freedoms they preserved.

The arrival is 6:15 p.m. at Saints Simon and Jude Church, 8 Cavanaugh Court, West Chester, Pa. 19382.

Come early and enjoy the activities.

For information about Honor Flight Philadelphia visit here.

Honor Flight Invites All To Greet Veterans June 25
Honor Flight Invites All To Greet Veterans June 25

Honor Flight Has June 25 Takeoff For Philly Area Vets

Honor Flight Has June 25 Takeoff For Philly Area VetsHonor Flight Philadelphia is searching for veterans to honor with a trip to Washington D.C. to view those memorials dedicated to those that have served and sacrificed so much for this great nation at NO COST to the veteran.

The mission will be on June 25 departing from Sts. Simon and Jude in West Chester.

Please reach out to Andrew @610-662-1812 andrew@honorflightphiladelphia.org.

For information about Honor Flight Philadelphia, visit here.

Honor Flight Has June 25 Takeoff For Philly Area Vets
Honor Flight Has June 25 Takeoff For Philly Area Vets

Honor Flight Gray Beverage Cup Helps Heroes

Add a Honor Flight gray beverage cup to your Mission BBQ order and $2 will go directly to your local Honor Flight hub. Honor Flight provides a special day to veterans which features a visit to the military memorials in Washington D.C. Information about the Philadelphia hub can be found here.

Honor Flight Gray Beverage Cup Helps Heroes
Honor Flight Gray Beverage Cup Helps Heroes

Flapjack Fundraiser For Honor Flight

A flapjack fundraiser for Honor Flight Philadelphia will be held 8 to 10 a.m.. Sunday, June 30 at Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill, 4301 Pennell Road, Aston, Pa. 19014

Tickets are $8 and gets you a short stack. Call Maggie at 484-802-6343 for information.

Honor Flight Philadlephia gives veterans a tour of the memorials in Washington D.C. followed by a dinner. There is no cost to the veterans.

flapjack fundraiser for Honor Flight Philadelphia will be held 8 to 10 a.m.. Sunday, June 30 at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill, 4301 Pennell Road, Aston, Pa. 19014