Guardians
Printable PDF Guardian Application
Guardians are essential to the success of the West Georgia Honor Flight program. Without
these volunteers we would not be able to carry out the dreams of so many veterans,
enabling them to see the memorials built in their honor.
Typically during our trips, we will assign one guardian for each three veterans, except
for those in wheelchairs or with special needs who will have an individual guardian
assigned. Even before the veterans arrive at the airport, the guardian's responsibilities
begin with flight preparation and going over their packets of material. Once the
veterans start to arrive, guardians will ensure boarding passes and IDs are available,
distribute Honor Flight tee shirts, get the veterans through security and to the
gate, assist in boarding, etc.
From the moment the veterans are in our hands until we return them to their loved
ones in the evening, guardians will be asked to treat these heroes as if they are
family and ensure that every veteran has a safe, memorable, and rewarding experience.
Guardians are volunteers and are expected to pay for their trip.
Our date for the first flight is Tuesday, Sept 22, 2009 and will carry approximately
100 veterans plus their guardians to Washington, D. C. Terminally ill veterans
and veterans over 90 will have priority. Our veterans do not pay a penny for any
aspect of their trip. Such Veterans are never solicited for donations and
can never pay for their trip. They have given enough. Cost for guardians and
flying volunteers will not exceed $400.
Because they play such a significant role in our program, we will provide training
sessions for all guardians prior to participating in one of our trips.
Printable PDF Guardian Application
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