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Mission 30 on Ocober 10, 2026
The Collier-Lee
Honor Flight Mission
Veterans from SWFL visit DC, honor fallen friends at Vietnam Wall
CLHF Veterans present the wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Collier-Lee Honor Flight is dedicated to transporting local veterans to Washington, D.C., to visit the memorials created in honor of their service and sacrifice to our nation. Originally established as Collier County Honor Flight on September 25, 2013, our organization was formed to bring the national Honor Flight mission to veterans in the Collier County, Florida area. Just six weeks later, on November 9, 2013, we proudly completed our inaugural flight—an experience that proved both meaningful and unforgettable for the veterans who participated.
Every Honor Flight is provided completely free of charge to the veterans we serve. These missions are made possible entirely through the dedication of volunteers and the generosity of donors. Priority is given to our most senior veterans, especially World War II veterans, as well as veterans facing terminal illness who wish to visit their memorials. All other veterans are scheduled for future missions on a chronological basis.
Collier-Lee Honor Flight is operated entirely by volunteers. Our organization includes 25 staff volunteers, recognized by their yellow shirts (picture below), along with more than 50 event volunteers who assist throughout the year. No volunteer receives financial compensation for their service. We receive no federal, state, or local government funding and rely solely on the support of individuals, families, civic groups, and businesses from our local community and beyond.
Collier-Lee Honor Flight is an IRS-designated 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Our EIN is 46-4031697. We are also registered with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services as a charitable organization.
Your donation directly supports our veterans by helping fund these memorable journeys to Washington, D.C., where they can visit the memorials dedicated to their courage, service, and sacrifice. For many veterans, this experience provides an opportunity to reflect, reconnect, and find closure alongside fellow veterans who share similar experiences.
We proudly refer to each journey as their "One Last Mission." It is our privilege to escort our veterans to our nation's capital and ensure they receive the recognition and gratitude they so richly deserve. Every veteran deserves this opportunity to experience "America's Thank You."
To support our mission, you may click the red "DONATE" button at the top of our home page or mail a check to the address listed in the "CONTACT US" section of our website. Secure online donations may also be made through PayPal.
We invite you to view photos from past missions in the "Mission Photos" section of our website and learn more about our organization and upcoming flights at:
These trips are made possible entirely through the dedication of volunteers and are provided at no cost to the veterans. Priority is given to our most senior veterans—especially World War II survivors—and to any veteran facing a terminal illness who wish to visit their memorial. All other veterans are eligible for upcoming flights on a chronological basis.
At Collier-Lee Honor Flight, our mission is powered entirely by volunteers—dedicated individuals who receive no financial compensation for their time or service. We receive no federal, state, or local funding; instead, we rely solely on the generous donations of individuals, families, and businesses from our local community and beyond.
Your donation goes directly toward honoring our veterans by sending them to Washington, D.C., where they visit the memorials dedicated to their service and sacrifice. This unforgettable journey is completely free for the veterans, made possible through your support.
Thanks to your generosity, we can continue offering this meaningful experience—what we call their "One Last Mission." It is our privilege to escort them to our nation’s capital, giving them the chance to reflect, connect, and find closure at the memorials built in their honor.
Every veteran deserves this final opportunity to experience "America's Thank You."
To learn more about our flights, our mission, or to view photos from recent journeys, please visit us at:
www.collierhonorflight.org
Secure donations can also be made through our website using PayPal.
Our Generous Partners
Collier-Lee Honor Flight simply cannot fulfill its mission without the ongoing generosity of patriotic individuals, businesses and organizations. It is only through their financial support that our veterans have the opportunity to take a once-in-a-lifetime flight to visit their memorials in Washington, D.C. So many individuals, organizations and businesses have stepped up that it is impossible to recognize all of them. Those listed below have made a profound impact on the lives of our veterans.
