The Peru Gazette

PLATTSBURGH, N.Y., June 12, 2026 – Assemblyman Michael S. Cashman (D-Plattsburgh) announced today that he secured $50,000 for the North Country Honor Flight. The funds will go toward flight and programming expenses.

            “The North Country Honor Flight is an incredible program that I am proud to support,” Cashman said. “Our veterans deserve the upmost respect and honor for their service and sacrifices to our country, and the Honor Flight is just one way the North Country shows up for these incredible individuals. One of the greatest honors of my life was serving as Flight Leader for flight #27 and showing our local veterans around the monuments dedicated to their service down in Washington, D.C.. I encourage all to attend our great honor flight ceremonies and look forward to the rest of this year’s flights.”

            North Country Honor Flight Executive Director Barrie Finnegan shared a statement regarding the announcement. “North Country Honor Flight is thrilled with the announcement of funding from Assemblyman Cashman,” Finnegan said. “Michael has been a long time supporter and volunteer for NCHF for many years. Michael was even a flight leader, which is the hardest job yet most rewarding of all Honor Flight functions. At a time when everything is so expensive, this funding is crucial for us. Thank you Assemblyman Cashman and staff.”

            The funds were allocated during one of the final votes of the 2026 legislative session. The next North Country Honor Flight is scheduled for Saturday, June 20.