Honoring Our Heroes: Ohio Veterans Embark on Memorable Honor Flight
Marathon Petroleum sponsored the 28th Flag City Honor Flight, enabling nearly 90 veterans to travel from Toledo, Ohio, to Washington, D.C. The September flight, organized by Marathon's Veterans employee network HONOR, allowed veterans to visit memorials including the Marine Corps War Memorial, Korean War Veterans Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, WWII Memorial, and Arlington National Cemetery. Marathon employees served as guardians during the trip, which was funded through a company grant and proceeds from HONOR's annual Spirit of Freedom 5K event. The flight marked the third of four planned trips for 2024, culminating in a welcome home celebration for the veterans.
Marathon Petroleum ha sponsorizzato il 28° volo onorario di Flag City, permettendo a quasi 90 veterani di viaggiare da Toledo, Ohio, a Washington, D.C. Il volo di settembre, organizzato dalla rete di dipendenti veterani HONOR di Marathon, ha consentito ai veterani di visitare memoriali tra cui il Memoriale della Marina, il Memoriale dei Veterani della Guerra di Corea, il Memoriale dei Veterani del Vietnam, il Memoriale della Seconda Guerra Mondiale e il Cimitero Nazionale di Arlington. I diplomati di Marathon hanno servito come guardiani durante il viaggio, finanziato attraverso una sovvenzione aziendale e i proventi dall'annuale evento Spirit of Freedom 5K di HONOR. Il volo ha segnato il terzo di quattro viaggi pianificati per il 2024, culminando in una celebrazione di benvenuto per i veterani.
Marathon Petroleum patrocinó el 28° vuelo Honor Flight de Flag City, permitiendo a casi 90 veteranos viajar de Toledo, Ohio, a Washington, D.C. El vuelo de septiembre, organizado por la red de empleados veteranos HONOR de Marathon, permitió a los veteranos visitar memoriales como el Memorial de la Infantería de Marina, el Memorial de Veteranos de la Guerra de Corea, el Memorial de Veteranos de Vietnam, el Memorial de la Segunda Guerra Mundial y el Cementerio Nacional de Arlington. Los empleados de Marathon actuaron como guardianes durante el viaje, que fue financiado a través de una subvención de la empresa y los ingresos del evento anual Spirit of Freedom 5K de HONOR. El vuelo marcó el tercero de cuatro viajes planificados para 2024, culminando en una celebración de bienvenida para los veteranos.
마라톤 페트롤리엄은 28번째 플래그 시티 명예 비행을 후원하여 거의 90명의 재향 군인이 오하이오주 톨레도에서 워싱턴 D.C.로 여행할 수 있게 했습니다. 9월의 비행은 마라톤의 재향 군인 직원 네트워크 HONOR에 의해 조직되었으며, 재향 군인들이 해병 전쟁 기념관, 한국 전쟁 재향 군인 기념관, 베트남 전쟁 재향 군인 기념관, 제2차 세계 대전 기념관, 그리고 알링턴 국립 묘지를 방문할 수 있게 했습니다. 마라톤 직원들은 여행 기간 동안 수호자로 봉사했으며, 이 여행은 회사의 보조금과 HONOR의 연례 Spirit of Freedom 5K 행사에서 나온 수익으로 자금을 받았습니다. 이 비행은 2024년 계획된 네 번의 여행 중 세 번째로, 재향 군인을 위한 귀환 축하 행사로 이어질 것입니다.
Marathon Petroleum a parrainé le 28ème vol Honor Flight de Flag City, permettant à près de 90 vétérans de voyager de Toledo, Ohio, à Washington, D.C. Le vol de septembre, organisé par le réseau d'employés vétérans HONOR de Marathon, a permis aux vétérans de visiter des mémoriaux tels que le Mémorial des Marines, le Mémorial des Anciens Combattants de la Guerre de Corée, le Mémorial des Anciens Combattants du Vietnam, le Mémorial de la Seconde Guerre mondiale et le Cimetière national d'Arlington. Les employés de Marathon ont servi de gardiens pendant le voyage, qui a été financé par une subvention de l'entreprise et les recettes de l'événement annuel Spirit of Freedom 5K de HONOR. Le vol marquait le troisième des quatre voyages prévus pour 2024, culminant avec une célébration de bienvenue pour les vétérans.
Marathon Petroleum hat den 28. Flag City Honor Flight gesponsert, der fast 90 Veteranen die Reise von Toledo, Ohio, nach Washington, D.C. ermöglichte. Der Flug im September, organisiert vom Veteranennetzwerk HONOR von Marathon, erlaubte es den Veteranen, Memorials wie das Marine Corps War Memorial, das Korean War Veterans Memorial, das Vietnam Veterans Memorial, das WWII Memorial und den Arlington National Cemetery zu besuchen. Marathon-Mitarbeiter fungierten während der Reise als Wächter, die durch einen Unternehmenszuschuss und Einnahmen aus der jährlichen Spirit of Freedom 5K-Veranstaltung von HONOR finanziert wurde. Der Flug war der dritte von vier geplanten Reisen für 2024 und endete mit einer Willkommensfeier für die Veteranen.
- Demonstrates corporate social responsibility and veteran support initiatives
- Strengthens community relations and brand reputation
- Employee engagement through volunteer participation as guardians
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Nearly 90 veterans took part in the 28th Flag City Honor Flight, traveling from Toledo, Ohio, to Washington, D.C., in September to visit memorials dedicated to their service.
Sponsored by Marathon Petroleum, employees served as guardians, helping the veterans experience the impact of their service firsthand during this memorable journey.
The visit included the Marine Corps War Memorial (Iwo Jima Memorial), Korean War Veterans Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, WWII Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery.
NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / November 11, 2024 / Nearly 90 veterans took to the sky on a mission to celebrate their incredible sacrifice for our country. Organized by Flag City Honor Flight, this journey took them from Toledo, Ohio, to Washington, D.C., where they visited memorials built in their honor.
"The gratitude I have - it's just hard to put into words," said Craig Laubender, a Vietnam War veteran, reflecting on the experience he shared with his son, Ben Laubender, a personal safety professional at Marathon Petroleum and a veteran himself. "My dad never received the welcome home he deserved after Vietnam. This was everything he absolutely deserved. Being with my dad-who always puts others before himself - created a memory of a lifetime."
Joined by Ben's son and Craig's grandson, the three generations of Laubenders participated in this unforgettable trip alongside a total of 87 veterans, many of whom were from the Vietnam War era. The day included visits to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, the U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial (Iwo Jima Memorial), the Korean War Veterans Memorial, the WWII Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery, where the Laubenders had the honor of laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
"I don't think it fully sunk in how much this impacts you until you see it in person," Ben said. "Ending the day at that final moment for those unknown soldiers was something that touched my soul. Being there with my dad and my son was everything to us."
"My dad never received the welcome home he deserved after Vietnam. This was everything he absolutely deserved."
Organized and sponsored by HONOR, Marathon Petroleum's Veterans employee network, this marked the Findlay chapter's 28th flight and the third of four trips scheduled for 2024. Employees from Marathon Petroleum served as guardians, enhancing the veterans' experience and helping them witness the impact of their service firsthand during the tour of the memorials.
"Flag City Honor Flight has been providing our area's veterans with these extraordinary opportunities for years, and we are proud to support them in their mission," said Ashley Goecke, Advanced Community Relations Representative at Marathon Petroleum. "Marathon and its employees are grateful for our veterans' service, and we consider it a privilege to help make these flights possible."
This flight was made possible through a grant from Marathon Petroleum and proceeds raised from HONOR's annual Spirit of Freedom 5K Run, Walk, Ruck. Held each October outside Marathon's Findlay campus, the event supports local veteran programs, including the Flag City Honor Flight, which is
"Thank you, Marathon, for your continued support and for proudly sponsoring our flight-we couldn't do it without you," said Steve Schul, Flag City Honor Flight Board President. "These flights celebrate the resilience, bravery and enduring bonds among these heroes."
Upon their return to Ohio, the veterans were treated to a welcome home celebration, sending them home with one more reminder of our appreciation for their service and sacrifices for our country.
Organized and sponsored by HONOR, Marathon Petroleum's Veterans Employee Network Group, this was the 28th Flag City Honor Flight and the third of four trips planned for 2024, honoring our heroes and their sacrifices.
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