Following the lead of groups from LaCrosse and Milwaukee, the idea of forming an Honor Flight
hub was introduced to Northeast Wisconsin in mid-2009. Several individuals pursing the goal on parallel paths joined
forces and the organization began to take shape.
By mid-July 2009, the Board
was established with Drew MacDonald as President, John LiDonne as Vice President, Diane MacDonald as Treasurer and Ron
Lecker as Secretary. One of the Board's first actions was to vote on a name. "Old Glory
Honor Flight" was chosen. Old Glory Honor Flight proceeded to hold their first fund-raiser at the American
Legion Post #38 in Appleton on August 26, 2009.
Through the
hard work from the Board and other volunteers Mission I was completed om October 27, 2009 and all 95 WWII Veterans had a safe
and extremely enjoyable trip and we were off and flying.
We plan
to continue this program until EVERY WWII VETERAN gets the opportunity to visit their memorial, and will proceed
to offer honor flights to veterans of other armed conflicts in the future.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Drew MacDonald, President
Jon LiDonne, Vice President
Diane MacDonald,
Treasurer
Ron Lecker, Secretary
Chris Berkers
Scott Delsart
Dave Gee
Don Pavlat
Andy Ratzlaff
Kim
Sippola
Lorraine Van Kampen
Tony Van Kampen
