MONROE COUNTY COMMUNITY SERVICES - VETERANS AFFAIRS SUPPORTS SOUTHERNMOST HONOR FLIGHT

​MONROE COUNTY, FL – Monroe County Community Services – Veterans Affairs proudly supports the upcoming Southernmost Honor Flight for World War II, Korean War, and Vietnam War Veterans departing from the Florida Keys on Sept. 5 to travel Ft. Lauderdale and then fly to Washington, D.C. on Sept. 6 for a day of touring national memorials and monuments. This marks the first time an Honor Flight will originate from the Florida Keys.
 
“We will be here to support and celebrate our Veterans every step of the way,” said Director Cathy Crane, who is a U.S. Army Iraq War Veteran. “It’s a powerful way to recognize the sacrifices of our local Veterans and provide them with an unforgettable day of remembrance and connection.”
 
To help fund this historic flight, which is free for the participating Veterans, the community is invited to a military-themed fundraiser on Saturday, July 26, from noon to 3 p.m. at the Winn-Dixie shopping center, 91200 Overseas Hwy, Tavernier. A suggested donation of $20 includes food, drinks, patriotic fun, and sponsorship opportunities to directly support the flight.
 
To learn more about the Southernmost Honor Flight, visit www.honorflightsouthflorida.org or call Honor Flight South Florida Director of  Operations Ryan Paton at 954-445-4285. For more information on Monroe County Veterans Affairs, visit www.monroecounty-fl.gov/va.

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