Honor Flight: A Visual Journey by Stars and Stripes Honor Flight. This item is unavailable.Honor Flight: A Visual Journey by Stars and Stripes Honor Flight

Honor Flight: A Visual Journey, chronicles the one-day, emotion-filled journey of thousands of World War II veterans who travel to Washington, D.C., to see their national memorial. Through stunning photography, this coffee table book gives readers a glimpse into this remarkable day. A day in which these unsung heroes, after nearly seven decades, are finally treated like the heroes they are. The pictures capture the one-day cycle of excitement, wonder, pride, humility, laughter, tears and gratitude that veterans, family, friends and even strangers feel on this magical trip which is Honor Flight. Through essays from the founders of Stars and Stripes and the national Honor Flight Network, readers will learn about the mission and birth of the program and how important it is to honor our nation's veterans. 100% of the proceeds from this book support future Honor Flights and Fisher House Wiscsonin.

"It is wonderful to see a community come together in such an extraordinary way.  Honor Flight: A Visual Journey does a stunning job of capturing what makes this country great and is an incredible reminder of how blessed we are to live in this great land." --Former President George H.W. Bush,  41st President and WWII Veteran

"Honor Flight: A Visual Journey is everyone's story -- our nation's shared history of parents, grandparents, siblings and children who have served their country proudly. The beautiful photos in this book allow us to reflect on the enormous courage of these reluctant warriors as they take you on a journey that will stay with you long after turning the final page." -- Lee and Bob Woodruff, Co-founders of The Bob Woodruff Foundation

"It's so gratifying to see members of the Greatest Generation revisit their difficult days as warriors and honor their buddies who didn't make it back. This handsome book is a moving tribute to the sacrifices they made and how Honor Flights are an important tribute from succeeding generations, thanking them for the lives we enjoy." --Tom Brokaw, Broadcast Journalist and Author, The Greatest Generation

"Honor Flight: A Visual Journey is a poignant tribute to our veteran heroes. Those of us who have been on the playing field stand in awe of all those who have served and who continue to serve on the field of battle. Read this once-in-a-generation book; reflect upon the incredible photographs and know again, the debt of gratitude we owe to all of our veterans." --Bart Starr, Retired Green Bay Packers Quarterback