The Peru Gazette

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PLATTSBURGH, NY, June 17, 2026  – North Country Honor Flight continues this Saturday, June 20, with Flights 70 and 71, carrying 28 North Country veterans on a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Washington, D.C. to visit the memorials dedicated to their service and sacrifice.

This mission will honor 27 Vietnam War veterans and one Korean War veteran from communities across northern New York and Vermont. The day will begin at 7 a.m. with a send-off ceremony at the US Oval in Plattsburgh, where family members, friends, and supporters will gather to wish these heroes well as they embark on their journey.

North Country Honor Flight is proud to recognize Harmony Golf Course as the sponsor of this mission. Harmony has been a dedicated supporter of the organization for many years, raising funds through its annual golf tournament to help ensure veterans can participate in these meaningful flights at no cost to them.

The 2026 Harmony Golf Tournament will be held on July 11. The event once again features two sold-out flights, such a tremendous show of support shown by golfers, sponsors, and the community year after year. While team registrations are full, sponsorships and donations are still being accepted to help make this year’s tournament the most successful yet.

“Thank you to Harmony Golf Course and everyone involved in making this event such a tremendous success. Their continued commitment to our mission allows us to honor more veterans and ensure they receive the recognition they so richly deserve.” Jerika Manning, Executive Officer

North Country Honor Flight is a 100 percent volunteer-led nonprofit organization dedicated to honoring America’s veterans by providing them with free, first-class trips to Washington, D.C. Since its founding, the organization has remained committed to ensuring that every veteran has the opportunity to experience the memorials built in their honor.

We look forward to once again seeing the community come together on Saturday to celebrate and thank these North Country veterans for their service and sacrifice.

For more information about North Country Honor Flight, upcoming missions, or ways to support the organization, please visit www.northcountryhonorflight.org.