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14-04-2025
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Over $52K presented to Honor Flight of the Ozarks
WEBB CITY, Mo. — Three local athletes celebrate the culmination of a months-long project to honor the service and sacrifice of local veterans. This afternoon, the Webb City Elks Lodge presented $52,559.59 to Honor Flight of the Ozarks. On March 22, Steven Taylor, Jonathon Dawson, and David Pyle participated in the Bataan Memorial Death March for the second time. What's the Bataan Memorial Death March? Three local athletes honor veterans with extreme hike They took on the 26-mile hike while carrying a heavy load to honor thousands of World War II soldiers who walked and died in the original Bataan Death March back in 1942. The money they raised will send 81 veterans and 81 guardians on honor flights to see their memorials in Washington, D.C. 'I think everybody is just really excited because its a great organization, Honor Flights of the Ozarks, the sponsorships that we had, the people that backed us, I mean you cant ask for a better community to live in with the support we receive from everybody,' said Jonathan Dawson, Bataan Clan. The Webb City Elks Lodge will display this collection of ribbons, showcasing the names of veterans Taylor, Dawson, and Pyle represented on their march. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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18-03-2025
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Fundraiser helps Honor Flight reach milestone
JOPLIN, Mo. — A fundraiser for local veterans reaches a major milestone in Joplin this morning. Easterseals Midwest presented a check for nearly $1,900 to three members of the Webb City Elk's Lodge who are raising money for 'Honor Flight of the Ozarks.' Easterseals teaches adults with disabilities the skills they need to live independently and become community leaders. Adults at Easterseals spent one week collecting donations at Walmart, an energetic fundraiser that involved lots of cheering, line dances, and music. They chose to donate the money to Honor Flight because of their close relationship with the Elks. 'Giving back to our veterans is meaningful for them, and it gives them a sense of purpose. It shows that you know, by giving back they feel a sense of belonging, and it's just a great responsibility that we all have to give back to our community,' said Tracy Taylor, Easterseals Midwest manager of autism services. 'We were surprised by the folks at Easterseals, of their work collecting funds, and today with their over $1,800 they contributed put us over the $50,000 mark. So congratulations to them,' said Jonathon Dawson, raising money for Honor Flight of the Ozarks. 'Steven, Jonathon, and David are pillars of our community, and we were excited to be a part of this process. Plus they're great role models for those we support in community leadership and giving back,' said Tracy Taylor, Easterseals Midwest manager of autism services. Dawson, Steven Taylor, and David Pyle will hike the 26.2-mile Bataan Memorial Death March through White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico, a journey they also made last year. We talked to them about their mission to raise money for Honor Flight on Friday. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
