Fowler, who remained active with Honor Flight for years, died Wednesday at 97.

Source: https://www.bakersfield.com/news/with-passing-of-wwii-veteran-bob-fowler-only-one-vet-left-from-first-honor-flight/article_be56e98e-354d-11ee-8a4c-47ebf80f1180.html

Our properly-focused Honor Flight emulated these same principles — based on the dedicated service of those who earlier served our country during wartime but lost their lives in the process.

Source: https://www.bakersfield.com/opinion/community-voices/community-voices-veterans-honor-flight-validates-our-national-values/article_8bf8b9e8-7cee-11ee-82d6-9fcef2f7163a.html

“Talk about feel-good stories; that’s what Honor Flight is,” Voris said.

Source: https://www.reporterherald.com/2023/04/30/northern-colorado-veterans-take-off-on-honor-flight/

While some of the trips are for three days, those sponsored by Honor Flight Chicago are a day, with veterans gathering at Midway at 4 a.m. and returning that night.

Source: https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/post-tribune/ct-ptb-honor-flight-st-1022-20231022-eyknpprlovdbxew4y226gd26fy-story.html