IN-PERSON & ZOOM MEETING : Honor Flight Austin
Help Honor Flight Austin say Thank You to our Veterans with a “Trip of a Lifetime”
Our WWII and Korean War Veterans statewide will receive first priority. We are asking for your help finding every willing and able World War II and Korean War Veterans anywhere in Texas, so we can fly them to Washington D.C.,COST FREE, to see their Memorials. We are also taking Vietnam War and Cold War Veterans from the 14 surrounding counties to participate in our flights.
The Honor Flight Austin mission is to transport veterans with a specific priority to Washington, D.C. to visit their memorials dedicated to honor their service and sacrifices and return them home to their families and loved ones. Of all of the wars in recent memory, it was World War II that truly threatened our very existence as a nation and as a culturally diverse, free nation. It is estimated that 372 World War II veterans are dying each day, our time to express our thanks to these brave men and women, is running out.
About Steve Quakenbush - Chief Executive Officer
Steve Quakenbush was stationed at Fort Hood Texas in the early ‘90s and knew one day he would return, he is now a proud Texan for over seven years. Steve graduated Cal Poly, SLO with a brand new butter bar and served for four years active duty and nine years reserves in the U.S. ARMY. GO ARMY! Steve has been working with Honor Flight Austin since late 2014 and looks forward to many more years honoring our Texas Veteran
About Lee Leffingwell - Board Member
As a board member, Former Mayor Leffingwell was instrumental in the creation of Honor Flight Austin. Mayor Leffingwell, a veteran himself, served as an officer and a pilot in the United States Navy and served in the Vietnam War. After leaving active duty, he served in the Navy Reserves and retired at the rank of Commander. Mayor Leffingwell attended the second and Austin’s largest Honor Flight in October 2012. Mayor Leffingwell is committed to helping Honor Flight Austin serve all local WWII Veterans. As Navy Veteran, a Council Member and Mayor, Mayor Leffingwell has been very passionate and focused on supporting Veterans; under his leadership and vision, the City of Austin has created an unequivocal Veterans program. The City of Austin has been recognized both locally and nationally for their unprecedented program; most notably is receiving the DOD, Secretary of Defense Freedom Award; one of only 15 employers nationally to receive this honor and of course the DAV’s state and national commanders large employer of the year award.
Honor Flight Austin is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization. You may choose to donate with a check, please make your checks out to Honor Flight Austin and mail to:
Honor Flight Austin
1108 Lavaca St.
Suite #110 – Box 609
Austin, TX 78701