Highlights from our 101st flight

2022-05-18T16:31:52-05:00

On HFC101 last week, we made Honor Flight Magic! Despite the current uptick in COVID cases leading to a handful of cancellations, we still had a wonderful group of 106 senior veterans on board (1 WWII, 10 Korean War, 95 Vietnam War).

Highlights from our 101st flight2022-05-18T16:31:52-05:00

Arnold Grauer: The Real Mash Unit

2022-06-07T19:42:10-05:00

In 1964 the Vietnam draft impacted the lives of so many young men. Arnie, who had already graduated from medical school, decided to be the master of his fate.

Arnold Grauer: The Real Mash Unit2022-06-07T19:42:10-05:00

The Galvans: A Band of Three Brothers

2022-06-07T19:42:17-05:00

Growing up, the Galvan brothers, Manny, Felix, and Lu, did almost everything together. As young adults, all three entered the military and served during Vietnam – sometimes even in the same village.

The Galvans: A Band of Three Brothers2022-06-07T19:42:17-05:00

Joseph Kwasny: Ambushed on the Beach

2022-06-07T19:42:31-05:00

Joseph Kwasny was the youngest of six children in a Polish household and neighborhood. He is a Purple Heart recipient, had a career in law enforcement and continues to help veterans today.

Joseph Kwasny: Ambushed on the Beach2022-06-07T19:42:31-05:00

Leon Wilson: From Blue Water to Brown Water Navy

2022-06-07T19:42:39-05:00

Leon H. Wilson was born and raised in the Englewood neighborhood in Chicago. Leon, wanting more adventure than what he was experiencing on the South Side of Chicago, made the decision to join the U.S. Navy at the age of seventeen years old.

Leon Wilson: From Blue Water to Brown Water Navy2022-06-07T19:42:39-05:00

Joseph Matkovcik: A Medic With Many Stops

2022-06-07T19:42:47-05:00

Joseph Matkovcik grew up in Berwyn and enlisted in the Army in 1972 at the age of 27. Between high school and enlisting, Joseph worked for the County Police, the County Sheriff and worked in a machine shop. 

Joseph Matkovcik: A Medic With Many Stops2022-06-07T19:42:47-05:00
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