Another category of veterans we are equally concerned for are ALL those who served in uniform, who were recently diagnosed with a terminal illness. It is our mission to transport these veterans if they have never been able to visit the various national memorials constructed to honor the service and sacrifice of their brothers and sisters in arms. All such veterans, regardless of the conflict they participated in (Korea, Vietnam, Desert Storm, Iraqi Freedom, etc), who wish to visit our nation’s existing memorials, will be invited to do so.

This program includes ALL veterans, even younger veterans who participated in recent conflicts for which a national memorial does not exist. At Honor Flight Philadelphia, we feel they all should have an opportunity to clearly see and appreciate how our nation honors those who were willing to lay down their very lives in service to our country. This special category of veterans we refer to as “TLC’s,” meaning “Their Last Chance”.

To determine if a veteran qualifies as a TLC, click here to view the criteria we apply.

NOTE: IF THE PHYSICIAN IS NOT WILLING TO STATE IN WRITING THAT THE TERMINAL CONDITION IS “LIKELY TO LIMIT THE VETERAN’S LIFE TO 12 MONTHS OR LESS”, IT IS EXTREMELY DOUBTFUL THAT THE VETERAN QUALIFIES FOR OUR TLC PROGRAM.

If you are interested in learning more about the TLC program or to apply, please contact Honor Flight Philadelphia by email or by phone at (610) 662-1812.