Idaho’s honor flight organizations need our support to thank our veterans for our freedom

By: Chuck Malloy

Outlets: Idaho Capital Sun

Published: July 20, 2026

Words: 691

Last Updated: 1 month ago


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Honor Flight Boise is scheduled to make its inaugural trip to the nation’s capital Oct. 3-5, and Patrick Teixeira – a World War II veteran – says he can hardly wait.

He will join about 25 other war veterans, from World War II to Vietnam, giving them an opportunity to see the memorials and share experiences.

The 97-year-old Army veteran has gone most of his life not thinking about rewards that went with military service. …

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