2 Young Ohio Girls Raise $20,000 for Veterans’ ‘Honor Flights’ to Washington

Published on July 4, 2024

CINCINNATI, Ohio—A pair of patriotic little girls and their mother beamed as they shared how—and why—they raised more than $20,000 for a program that benefits military veterans in Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky. Tessa Ziegler, 12, and her sister, Raya, 7, generated those funds for Honor Flight Tri-State via yard sales, raffles, and donation buckets at events near their home outside Cincinnati, Ohio. Honor Flight, which operates nationwide, provides free trips for veterans to visit the nation’s capital. The nonprofit program honors veterans’ service to America, connects them with fellow service members, and escorts them to military memorials. When confronting the graves and names of buddies who gave their lives, many of the veterans shed tears and recount long-suppressed personal stories....

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