2011 Parade Marshall

CenturyLink is pleased to announce ....

Veterans from the Central Missouri Honor Flight Network will be the Parade Marshall

The mission of Central Missouri Honor Flight is to transport America's veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit the memorials dedicated to honor their service and sacrifices.

About Central Missouri Honor Flight: We are a non-profit organization 501c(3) created solely to honor America's veterans for all their sacrifices.  The group transports our heroes to Washington, D.C., to visit and reflect at their memorials.  Top priority is given to senior veterans - WWII survivors, along with other veterans who may be terminally ill.

Of all the wars in recent memory, it was WWII that truly threatened our very existence as a nation and free society.  Now, with more than 1,000 WWII veterans dying each day (20 each day in Missouri), time to express our thanks to these brave men and women is running out.

Central Missouri Honor Flight will do whatever it takes to fulfill the dreams of our veterans and help them travel at no cost.  Subsequent to the WWII veterans, our efforts will turn to our Korean War veterans.

How You Can Help? How can you help us in the off season?   Well, funding continues to remain a challenge and every dollar makes a difference.  Equally important however; is the recruitment of WWII veterans for future flights.  We continue to find that many Central Missouri veterans are not aware of Honor Flight or feel that health or mobility issues would preclude them from participating.  You can help by identifying WWII veterans who have not yet made the trip and get them signed up.  Many are not internet savvy so, take the application to them, help them fill it out and mail it in.  If they have concerns about their ability to make the trip, assure them that we have taken many veterans with similar concerns with no problems.  Doctors, nurses, many wheelchairs and well-trained guardians are dedicated to their well-being and medical care.  If we or our doctors need to talk to them, please let us know – we will gladly visit with them and/or their family members.

http://www.centralmissourihonorflight.com/

 

Parade Rules & Entry Application

It's easy to have a float, band, groups or decorated vehicle in the parade. Find out all the information you'll need to participate and download the PDF application form. Hurry, the deadline is June 13th.

Parade Route

Plan out your best vantage point with a map of this year's route. The parade will convene at the city parking lots on Adams and East Miller East Miller. The route will encompass Monroe to High Street. West on High to Jefferson. South on Jefferson Street to East Miller and back to the staging area.