http://honorflightchicago.org/hfcblog/hfcblog.php Bringing Chicago's Vets to DC - with Honor Sun, 04 Dec 2011 01:34:54 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Cold weather is upon us, and that means another successful flight season has ended for Honor Flight Chicago. Over 1,000 of our senior heroes had the opportunity to see their memorial in Washington, D.C. thanks to the hard work of a very dedicated volunteer team. These volunteers unselfishly gave their ... http://honorflightchicago.org/hfcblog/hfcblog.php/?p=295 November 11th is Veterans’ Day, A day to respect and reflect. Your life has been influenced, changed in a way, Far more than you think, or expect. _ This day is not meant just to honor old wars, Or conflicts of which you know not. There need not be rollicking stadium roars, But honor for those who have ... http://honorflightchicago.org/hfcblog/hfcblog.php/?p=290 Honor Flight Chicago's amazing volunteers were up to the challenge: not only beat last year’s Bourbon Street fundraising amount, but raise $55,000 – enough for an entire flight – in one night. This lofty goal was a 50% increase over last year’s amazing results. However, through the hard work of the ... http://honorflightchicago.org/hfcblog/hfcblog.php/?p=284 How many times have you wondered what’s for dinner, staring into the fridge with no inspiration? Thankfully, WLS 890AM has you covered with a new cookbook that has all proceeds going to Honor Flight Chicago! Compiled with favorite recipes from hosts, guests, and friends of WLS 890AM, the cookbook contains ... http://honorflightchicago.org/hfcblog/hfcblog.php/?p=281 Each holiday we have that is for us, The people, or our independence, plays A role in our identity; a plus In showing who and what we choose to praise. - Our Flag Day is but one of these, between Memorial and Independence Day. No hoop-la, fetes, parades, or fireworks seen; A chosen choice—Old Glory on display. - We do ... http://honorflightchicago.org/hfcblog/hfcblog.php/?p=276 The Legacy Girls, Emerald Society Pipes and Drums, and Graffiti Unlimited – it’s not only the makings of a fun night, but also one of the biggest fundraisers of the year. Next week Honor Flight Chicago will host the Second Annual Bourbon Street Fundraiser, an evening that promises to be even ... http://honorflightchicago.org/hfcblog/hfcblog.php/?p=273 We call them heroes, those who fell in war; We rightly stand in memory before. If we cannot Stand Tall, show that we care, Then we have no rapport with which to share. To honor those who’ve fallen is the call; To answer is a tribute to us all. Memorials depend on those who live, Whose love ... http://honorflightchicago.org/hfcblog/hfcblog.php/?p=271 [caption id="attachment_266" align="alignright" width="299" caption="4-H Federation members helping at another great local cause, the Northern Illinois Food Bank"][/caption] Every new volunteer and fundraiser invigorates the Honor Flight crew – but it’s especially exciting when a younger generation bands together to honor  a senior one. This was the case recently when a group ... http://honorflightchicago.org/hfcblog/hfcblog.php/?p=264 The 19th of April is Patriot’s Day, To raise up Old Glory the American way, To stand and be counted, as ever so true, A patriot waving the red, white, and blue. Acknowledging Liberty’s fervent demands, To those in the service in far distant lands, To those who have served, whether lately or old, To ... http://honorflightchicago.org/hfcblog/hfcblog.php/?p=260 It may have been a rough winter, but it’s almost time to put away the shovels and get ready for spring – which means another Honor Flight Season! The start of the 2011 Honor Flight Chicago season is only a month away, and the volunteers have been hard at work all winter ... http://honorflightchicago.org/hfcblog/hfcblog.php/?p=240