Welcome to Lafayette Gold Star Mothers
We are mothers and families who have lost a child while he/she was serving on active duty in our nation’s military. In addition, we have a local Board of Directors supporting Lafayette Gold Star Mothers that are assisting with this campaign and future endeavors.

One of our projects is the GREATER LAFAYETTE HONOR FLIGHT.  Our mission is to ensure that every Indiana World War II veteran who wants to go see their monument in Washington, DC has that opportunity.  IT IS NEVER TOO LATE TO SAY THANK YOU!  

In 2012 we took three flights of World War II Veterans to see their memorial.  A total of 238 veterans and 238 guardians were on these trips.  On each mission we visited Arlington National Cemetery, the Iwo Jima Memorial, the Lincoln Memorial, the Vietnam Wall and also the Korean War Memorial. Three flights are planned for 2013.  The first was on April 29th. Our next missions are June 24th and September 9th.  If you are interested in our flight or know of someone, please encourage them to apply ASAP.  Click here for veteran applications and guardian applications.

Sacrifice…

Where would this country – or for that matter, the world – be without the dedication and services of those young men and women we call American veterans? Throughout history, our nation has turned to our military to protect the freedoms that we cherish today. We owe so much to these veterans whose sacrifices cannot be captured in a few words, who paid the ultimate sacrifice for their country, who carry scars that remain for the rest of their lives.

Gratitude…

The Greater Lafayette Honor Flight one of 121 hubs of the national Honor Flight Network, a volunteer organization created solely to honor America’s veterans for all their sacrifices. We transport our heroes to Washington, D.C. to give them the opportunity to visit and reflect at their memorials. Top priority is given to the most senior veterans – World War II survivors – along with any terminally ill veteran. Veterans from other conflicts, such as the Korean and Vietnam Wars, are included in our program and will be given priority in the near future.

If you are interested in making an online donation please click the donate button below.  Donations can also be mailed to GLHF, PO Box 275, Lafayette, IN  47902-0275.  Thank you for your support!

Upcoming Fundraising Events

Nine Irish Brothers Fundraiser

June 12th – Nine Irish Brothers on State Road 38 East, Lafayette, is partnering with the Greater Lafayette Honor Flight.  On Wednesday, June 12 beginning at 11:00 a percentage of the day’s receipts will be donated to our June 24th Honor Flight.  Gold Star Moms, Dana Vann and Pam Mow will be their from 5:00 to 8:00 to answer questions and they will have applications for veterans and guardians.  Come out and enjoy a great meal and support the Greater Lafayette Honor Flight!

We are always looking for new restaurants to partner with.  If you are interested, please contact Pam Mow at 765-430-4141 or INGoldStarMoms@comcast.net

Chick-Fil-A Spirit Nights

Come dine at Chick-Fil-A and be sure to put your receipt in the Black Box, located on the counter.  Representatives from Honor Flight will be present to answer any questions.  Honor Flight receives 20% of all receipts put in the Black Box.

June 13, 5:00 till 8:00 PM 

Dari-licious Fundraiser 

June 27 – Dari-licious, 1114 Main Street, Crawfordsville, Indiana, is partnering with the Greater Lafayette Honor Flight on June 27 for a delicious fundraiser.  From 10:00am to 8:00pm there awesome milk shakes will be on sale for 1/2 price.  For each milkshake sold, $1.00 will be donated to the Greater Lafayette Honor Flight.  There will be a special program from 6:00pm to 8:00pm.  More information to follow soon.  Mark your calendars and come and enjoy a great milkshake and support the Greater Lafayette Honor Flight!