Honor Flight Recognizes Veterans

Honor Flight is a non-profit organization founded in 2005 to recognize America’s senior war veterans by flying them to Washington, D.C. to tour the memorials built in their honor. The all-expense paid trip is filled with appreciation, tributes, memories and gratitude.

In 2015, Walter E. Smithe Jr. and his sons accompanied veterans on a flight through Honor Flight Chicago, kicking off a great partnership of awareness for the organization. In 2021, the Smithe sisters were able to participate in the first all-female Honor Flight trip, continuing their family's tradition of honoring those who have served. At Smithe, we believe all that have served deserve this day of honor and gratitude. As they say at Honor Flight, it is only one day, but the experience can be life-changing.

Are you a Veteran or do you know one who has not yet taken their honor flight? Click on the buttons below to learn more and apply for an upcoming flight.

Looking to support HFC in other ways? Honor Flights would not be possible without donations. Please consider a tax-deductible contribution towards a future flight. The organization is also in need of volunteers, D.C. guardians, and medical guardians to accompany each trip. Click here for Honor Flight Chicago or here for Collier-Lee Honor Flight (SW Florida) to learn more about volunteer opportunities and to apply.