Tag: Washington DC

The Last Honor Flight Tribute

Honor Flight Northern Colorado (HFNC) sent its last group of 60 plus WWII, Korean War, and Vietnam War veterans with their guardians in early September to Washington D.C. This last flight was a memorial tribute to Founder and retired Army Colonel Stan Cass, who passed away last April. The last tribute flight two-day journey began …

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Honor Flight’s Annual Reunion Breakfast

In early June, the Honor Flight Northern Colorado (HFNC) chapter held its annual reunion breakfast at the Island Grove Events Center for their past honor flight veterans. Over 300 HFNC recipients attended the catered breakfast hosted by UC Health. Stan Cass, president of HFNC, opened the ceremony by thanking the veterans for their service, followed …

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Wreaths Across America

One man’s annual tribute to our veterans inspired a legion of volunteers and gave rise to the Wreaths Across America of today. Morrill Worcester, owner of Worcester Wreath Company of Harrington, Maine, was a 12 year old paper boy when he won a trip to Washington D.C. His first trip to our nation’s capital was one he …

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