National Honor Flight to fly 50 NYC veterans to DC on April 29
A salute to the heroes of the greatest generation
The Big Apple Honor Flight will make its maiden voyage from NYC to Washington, D.C. on April 29. The flight will carry 50 veterans from the New York City area, most of who served in WW II, for a day-long visit to the country’s capital to visit landmarks such as Arlington National Cemetery, the Lincoln Memorial, the Korean War Veterans Memorial, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and the World War II Memorial.
On Sunday, April 10, an orientation was held for the veterans at Congregation Mt. Sinai Synagogue at 250 Cadman Plaza West. They were accompanied by family members or guardians who would be joining them on their journey to the capital. The orientation included a meet and greet and a performance by Master Sgt. Mary Kay Messenger, a gifted vocalist who serenaded the soldiers and their families with songs from the war years.
Big Apple Honor Flight Vice Chairman and Co-Founder Brian Maher and his wife Becky hosted the event and welcomed guests. Maher explained that the orientation was set up so that the veterans could meet and get to know each other, share their stories and learn the details of what to expect on the flight, which will be taking off from John F. Kennedy International Airport.