Posts by sharon

Aug
21

The American G.I. – Tigers on the Prowl

Spry picPlease vote/donate for “The American G.I.” Tigers on the Prowl.  The tiger is prowling around Columbia, raising money for Central Missouri Honor Flight.  The twelve tigers will auctioned off on Friday, October 3rd at The Crossing.  To learn more about Tigers on the Prowl visit their website at www.tigersontheprowl.org

May
2

Mike Miller Memorial CMHF Flight #27

Those of us, who have made Central Missouri Honor Flight more than “a once in a lifetime activity”, have become a very close “family”.  Many of the guardians and staff involved with this flight have been with us for years and some have been with us from the very beginning over five years ago.  For those of us who have supported each other through the ups and downs, the funerals we have attended, the frustrations of family dynamics of the veterans, the burden of responsibility we all share, the uncertainty of fund-raising and thousands of hours each flight requires in preparation and implementation, the friendships and trust we have developed have brought us all very close.

On Sunday, March 23, we lost a very special member of our family.  Vietnam era Army veteran, Mike Miller of Macon, passed away after a valiant four month battle against liver cancer.  Mike had served as a guardian on eight of our flights and very much wanted to survive long enough to see this flight off. In addition to his service to CMHF as a guardian, Mike was active in the Macon area recruiting veterans to go on our flights, raising funds for CMHF, serving as a bugler at countless military and veteran events and riding his Harley with the Patriot Guard Riders.  In addition to veterans support, Mike was also active in his community of Macon/Bevier in other ways.  He helped start the Macon County Emergency Medical First Responders and the Bevier Fire Protection District where he served as a volunteer firefighter and captain for over 20 years.

Mike was highly regarded by all of us in CMHF.  He was the epitome of what a CMHF guardian should be.  To Mike, it was never about him and all about the veterans.  In fact, I had told Mike that, should he survive until this flight, we would take him as veteran consistent with our policies for terminally ill veterans.  He immediately refused saying that would take up a seat that a WWII or Korea veteran could use – that’s the way he was.  He was focused, committed, compassionate, caring and, most of all, always anticipating what was ahead.  In fact, as I have shared with many, any time a challenge presented itself along our travels, it seemed Mike was already there addressing the issue.  If I was forced to identify our top 5 guardians, Mike would be on that list.  Many of our members made numerous trips to Bevier to visit with Mike as his health declined and countless members of our organization were also present at Mike’s visitation and services in March.  We couldn’t have been prouder of the people that give so much to our mission.  In fact, they all wore their honor flight shirts in tribute to him.  It was “family” at its best.

We are extremely honored that Mark Miller, Mike’s brother and a Marine, will be taking Mike’s guardian slot on this flight in honor to his brother.  Additionally, guardians and staff who knew Mike will be wearing special recognition markings on this flight in memory of and in tribute to Mike.  First time guardians are welcome to wear those as well as Mike would have honored you for your participation as he did all guardians.

Mike absolutely loved the mission of Central Missouri Honor Flight.  Aside from his family, Central Missouri Honor Flight had become the most important thing in his life.  In fact, Mike was buried in his Central Missouri Honor Flight Guardian T-Shirt and Lanyard.  We trust that Mike is now standing at the Pearly Gates welcoming and guiding arriving WWII and Korea veterans.In tribute to and honor of Mike Miller’s patriotism, dedication to CMHF and incredible passion for our veterans and the recognition they so truly deserve, we hereby dedicate our May 13, 2014 honor flight as the:

 Mike Miller Memorial Central Missouri Honor Flight #27.

Feb
18

Flight #28 is booked!!!

Yes, we have two flights already booked for 2014!!!  Flight #27 is on Tuesday, May 13 and Flight #28 is scheduled for Monday, June 9th.  If you know of a WWII veteran or a Korean War veteran that have not gone on a Honor Flight, please complete an application and submit to us as soon as possible.  Applications can be found on our home page.

Thank you!

Feb
7

27th Flight is Booked!!

Central Missouri Honor Flight is excited to announce that we have booked our 27th flight.  Flight day is Tuesday, May 13th.  If you know a WWII veteran that has not flown on his or her Honor Flight, please get them signed up!!! Click on the Veteran Application for them to complete and submit.

Nov
18

2013 Honor Ball approaching – get your tickets NOW!

Benefiting Central Missouri Honor Flight, 2013 Honor Ball will be held on Sunday, December 8th.  A private reception from 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm, Dinner at 6:30 pm followed by entertainment and dancing.  Location: Holiday Inn Executive Center, 2200 I-70 Drive SW, Columbia, MO

Please join us for a lovely evening in a relaxed military ball atmosphere to help us raise money to send our honored veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit their memorials.

The evening includes all the trappings of a military ball, a fabulous meal, cash bar and special toasts and dancing to music from the Memories Orchestra.

Tickets are $100 per person or purchase a table for $900.  Each table includes four seats for Honor Flight veterans and their guest, leaving six seats at your discretion.  Or purchase a VIP ticket for $125 which includes a private reception with Honor Flight veterans at 5:30 pm (purchase of a table for $900 includes the private reception as well).

To reserve your tickets call 573-256-1930 or email [email protected]

Thank you!

Oct
4

Honor Flight #25 is a GO!

Central Missouri Honor Flight will be taking it’s 25th flight on Tuesday, October 15th.  Contrary to media reports our veterans will see their memorials.  Wish us a wonderful day with wonderful weather!  We also hope to see you at the Courtyard by Marriott upon our return at 10:30 pm, 10-15-2013!

Sep
5

Two Fall Flights have been Scheduled

Central Missouri Honor Flight has booked the last two flights for 2013!  Flight #25 will be on Tuesday, October 15th and Flight #26 will be on November 5, 2013.  If you are a WWII veteran or you know a WWII Veteran who has NOT gone on his/her Honor Flight – please complete the application and send in to us as soon as possible.  Thank You!

Aug
21

24th Mission – Monday, August 26th

Several have inquired as to when we will be returning home from our 24th flight to Washington D.C.   We will be arriving back to the Courtyard by Marriott around 10:45 p.m.

Hope to see you there!!!!!

Jul
9

LIMITED EDITION iPHONE CASES for Central MO Honor Flight!

 

Honor Flight "Liberty" Limited Edition iPhone case

Announcing Crowdcases for Central Missouri Honor Flight Iphone users…check out the link and get your LIMITED EDITION CASE now!! A portion of the sale goes directly to Central MO Honor Flight to continue to send veterans to Washington DC to see their memorial!
Here is the official Honor Flight iPhone Case Collection
http://www.crowdcases.org/collections/honor-flight

Jun
23

Tigers on the Prowl

Tigers on the Prowl is:
10 life size fiberglass tigers, brought to life by 10 local artists, supported by 10 local businesses, all to help 10 deserving charities.

Tigers have found a temporary home at the Columbia Mall until July 13th.

See the tigers around town all summer long and then join us at The Crossing on October 13th to see the them auctioned off to the highest bidder.

Link to Team #6 – The Greatest Generation

Link to donate: http://tigersontheprowl.org/artists/tigerteam6/

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