The attached document was written by WWII Veteran Carl Lutes, age 95, who traveled with Veterans Honor Flight of Southern Illinois four weeks ago on his Honor Flight.
As always, Honor Flight is dedicated to honoring our veterans with a free trip to Washington DC to visit their monuments and memorials.
These memorials were built to honor their service, and we believe it is imperative they have the opportunity to see them.
Veterans Honor Flight of Southern Illinois follows the policies of the Honor Flight Network, our national office, for veteran selection.
Top priority is given to WWII veterans that have not yet visited their memorial. Exceptions will be made for terminally ill veterans who have never participated in an Honor Flight trip to Washington, D.C.
Next priority will be veterans that served between WWII and Korea, then Korean War veterans, then veterans that served between Korea and Vietnam, then Vietnam veterans and continue in the same manner.
To be clear, ANY person (male or female) who has worn the uniform of the US military is eligible to receive a free flight including those that have served in the US Reserves and the National Guard.