Southeast Florida Honor Flight Honors Centenarian WWII Veterans From Treasure Coast

Southeast Florida Honor Flight marked a milestone on its latest mission, celebrating Treasure Coast-area veterans who have reached 100 years of age — men who served in World War II and are now among the last living witnesses to that conflict.

The nonprofit organization flies elderly and terminally ill veterans to Washington, D.C., at no cost to the veterans or their families. It honored the centenarian servicemembers with a trip to the national memorials built to commemorate their generation's sacrifice.

For veterans at or past 100, the flights carry particular weight. The National World War II Memorial on the National Mall — dedicated in 2004, nearly six decades after the war's end — was erected specifically to honor the roughly 16 million Americans who served. Fewer than 100,000 of those veterans are estimated to still be alive, making each Honor Flight mission increasingly urgent.

Southeast Florida Honor Flight draws participants from Martin, St. Lucie, and Indian River counties, among other Southeast Florida communities. Volunteers serve as guardians, accompanying veterans on the one-day trip and assisting with mobility and medical needs throughout the journey.

Families and community members interested in nominating a Treasure Coast veteran for a future Honor Flight mission, or in volunteering as a guardian, are encouraged to visit the organization's official website for eligibility requirements and upcoming flight dates.

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