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MPFFA HONOR GUARD The Menlo Park Fire Department Honor Guard was established in 1996, and acts as the Ceremonial Honor Unit for the Fire District. It is our goal, to honor with pride and dignity, those that have served the Fire Service, and to assist our members and their families during their time of need, due to a death or serious injury. The Honor Guard is made up of 14 members from the Department, which hold the rank of Firefighter or Captain. www.mpffa.org /HonorGuard.html   (127 words)

Alabama Department of Public Safety The purpose of the Honor Guard was to provide a fitting ceremony for deceased state troopers both active duty and retired. The honor guard's services were made available for funerals of any active duty law enforcement officer killed in the line of duty upon the request of the officer's department head. The next step was designing a uniform for the honor guard members which was done by using the basic winter state trooper uniform with gold striped pants and adding a fl beret, a white ascot, citation cord and white gloves. www.dps.state.al.us /public/highwaypatrol/honorguard.asp   (640 words)

Guardians of Light Honor Guard Charter Honor Guards must be nominated for membership by a leader of Marshal rank or higher. Honor Guard dress will be valorite plate mail armor with a silver sash, and a halberd as a visible side arm for special ceremonial purposes and silver plate mail armor and a blue sash for normal guild ceremonies. No Honor Guard (or Honor Guard Captain) is eligible for ANY guild recognition (medals, awards, promotions) for acts committed in the performance of their duties as an Honor Guard. www.guardians-of-light.com /guard.htm   (1097 words)

Honor Guard In the posting of colors, our color guard (which is made up of honor members) presents the colors (the American flag and Alabama flag) at certain ceremonies such as parades, academy graduations, city events, and sporting events to open or begin the ceremony. Lastly, members of the Honor Guard are utilized as representatives of the department that are sent to other departments in the area that have officers killed in the line of duty. HPD Honor Guard and the Madison County Sheriff’s Honor Guard trained together on a new drill and ceremony for the Madison County fallen officers’ memorial in May of 04. www.ci.huntsville.al.us /police/honor_guard.htm   (287 words)

MCFRS Honor Guard Vehicle   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27) After the startup of the Honor Guard, Captain Griff Livingston (Ret.) talked about obtaining a Chevy Suburban to be used solely by the Honor Guard. The Honor Guard was kept up to date on any progress made on the Suburban and input was obtained on lettering and placement of emergency lights, etc. These ideas were then incorporated into the Suburban. In 1998 all the work was completed and the Honor Guard Suburban proudly escorted the Team in the Maryland State Firefighters Association Parade held in Ocean City, MD in June. www.montgomerycountymd.gov /content/firerescue/honorguard/vehicle.htm   (332 words)

Honor Guard The Honor Guard was then formed within the Lodge, with the approval of the Chief of Police. By having the Honor Guard as a part of the Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge 93, it gave the membership the freedom to be a representation of police officers for police officers. Every May, the Honor Guard represents the FOP Lodge and the Tulsa Police Department at the National Law Enforcement Memorial in Washington D. They also attend a memorial service that is conducted in Oklahoma City at the Law Enforcement Memorial at the Department of Public Safety. www.tulsapolice.org /honor_guard.html   (400 words)

United States Coast Guard Ceremonial Honor Guard - History The Coast Guard Ceremonial Honor Guard was established at the request of President John F. Kennedy in 1962. The Coast Guard Ceremonial Honor Guard performs in ceremonies for the Commandant, the Military District of Washington (MDW), and the Naval District of Washington (NDW). The Honor Guard is comprised of approximately 63 members, with a Lieutenant (O-3) serving as the Officer in Charge, two junior officers (usually O-1 or O-2) serving as Operations Officer and Training Officer, a Chief Petty Officer (E-7) as the Honor Guard Chief/Chief Master at Arms, and four Petty Officers (ranging from E-4 to E-6). www.uscg.mil /d5/honorguard/history.htm   (325 words)

www.delawareonline.com : The News Journal : LOCAL : Honor guard provides proper welcome home   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27) With that joint duty, Dover's honor guard joins the nation's oldest active-duty infantry unit, which traces its history to 1784 and is recognized as the nation's first military honor guard, said Sgt. William Patterson, spokesman for The Old Guard. The officers and chaplain and others then exit the aircraft and stand aside to observe as the honor guard members carry the remains to hearses for the drive to the mortuary, where they are identified and prepared for return to their next of kin. Honor guard members are trained in proper decorum and etiquette, they use precise hand and foot motions and they train regularly - sometimes just by standing motionless at attention for 10 to 15 minutes at a stretch. delawareonline.com /newsjournal/local/2003/04/16honorguardprovi.html   (941 words)

Honor Guard The Honor Guard was formed with 13 members and started to meet twice a month for drill sessions and meetings. Honor Guard Co-Commander Roger Carsten participated in recovery efforts at the Worcester Cold Storage building the night after the services, because as the services were being held they had still not recovered all 6 of their brothers from the building. Local 1285 Honor Guard leads a march of thousands of firefighters up Las Vegas Blvd. to the New York New York Hotel and Casino, to honor the 343 firefighters who were killed in the LOD on 9-11-01. www.lvfd.com /honor_guard.htm   (2303 words)

Urban Legends Reference Pages: Honor Guard After two years, the guard is given a wreath pin that is worn on their lapel signifying they served as guard of the tomb. Military funerals with honor guards, flag-draped coffins, salutes, and burials in cemeteries set aside for veterans are all symbols by which we honor and acknowledge our gratitude to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. A Tomb guard's behavior is not so stringently regulated that he is prohibited from speaking to anyone for a full six months (someone seems to have confused the Old Guard with a monastery!), and guards may do whatever they want (including watching TV) during their off-duty hours. www.snopes.com /military/unknown.asp   (2460 words)

City of Elmhurst - Fire Department - Honor Guard Training For decades, with its demand for accuracy and precise pageantry, the honor guard has always been the standard for perfection. Honor Guard Training 101 is a 40 hour course designed to put current and potential honor guard members at the top of their game. Whether you have been an honor guard member for years or inspirer to start a guard at your department, Honor Guard Training 101 is the tool you need for success. www.elmhurst.org /elmhurst/firedept/honorguard.asp   (337 words)

Colorado Honor Guard, State Color Guard, Colorado National Guard Today, the Honor Guard continues to serve proudly in the true tradition of the National Guard as Volunteer, the Citizen Soldier, acting as ambassadors for the Colorado National Guard around the State and Nation at over 100 events annually. The Colorado National Guard State Honor Guard was authorized by MG John L. France, The Adjutant General of the Colorado National Guard by a Proclamation signed on the 4th of January 1982. The Honor Guard has performed from the Presidio at San Francisco, CA to our nation’s capitol in Washington D.C. By Executive Order dated the 11th day of September 1995, Colorado State Governor Romer recognized and appointed the Honor Guard to be “The Governor’s Own” official military Honor Guard for the State of Colorado. www.coloradoguard.army.mil /webpages/honor_guard.htm   (7892 words)

Honor guard - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia An honor guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Moscow The Honor Guard in the United States traces its beginnings back to May 1948 when Headquarters Command, United States Air Force was instructed to develop plans for an elite ceremonial unit comparable to those of the other armed services. Arlington Cemetery's Tomb of the Unknowns is guarded by the 3rd U.S. Infantry. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Honor_guard   (586 words)

Honor Guard brings closure for families Of the many jobs the Luke Air Force Base Honor Guard performs, none is as important as the funeral ceremony for fallen warriors, the crisp marching, the playing of taps, the 21-gun salute. The guard escorts the coffin to the gravesite, fires a salute and presents the flag that draped the coffin to the service member's family. Being a member of the unit takes a lot of training and requires that the honor guards show no emotion as they lay the veteran to rest in the presence of a grieving family. www.azcentral.com /community/glendale/articles/0527gl-lphonor27Z2.html   (899 words)

MCFR Honor Guard -- History   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27) The Honor Guard was formed many years ago by now retired Sergeant Mike Lavelle as the Officer in charge. Honor Guard Competition - Ocean City, MD The members of the Honor Guard continue to be dedicated to the profession and to those that serve in the fire rescue service. Another significant event that the MCFRS Honor Guard participated in was the line of duty death of Sergeant John Carter of the District of Columbia Fire Department. www.montgomerycountymd.gov /content/firerescue/honorguard/history.htm   (927 words)

Honor Guard   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27) The Honor Guard is the formal representative of the Sheriff's Office at all types of functions in Fairfax County and the surrounding Washington, D.C. area, including funerals, graduations, parades, major and minor league sporting events, and other special activities. Before the Honor Guard appears at any event, team members polish their shoes to a high shine and check each other for any uniform irregularities. The Honor Guard marches in Washington, D.C., during the Annual Blue Mass, which honors law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty and recognizes the efforts of those who continue to make a contribution to public safety. www.fairfaxcounty.gov /sheriff/honorguard.htm   (310 words)

Honor Guard The primary purpose of the Marion County Sheriff's Department Honor Guard is to provide military-style funeral honors to active or retired sworn officers of the Marion County Sheriff's Department who are killed in the line of duty or die of natural causes. These honors include guarding of deceased during viewing, escorting the funeral coach to the grave site, ceremonial flag folding, 21 gun salute and playing of taps. During 2001 decisions were made to update the Honor Guard uniform to a more distinctive style, provide advanced training, develop a motto that exemplifies the purpose of the team and expand the team from 8 members to 18. www.indygov.org /eGov/County/MCSD/About/Organization/Special/honor.htm   (379 words)

FCVF&RA Honor Guard   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27) The Frederick County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association Honor / Color Guard was formed to honor deceased members (active or retired) of Frederick County in ceremonial events. Chief or President of deceased member's company or their designated representative should be liaison between family members and Honor Guard. The Guard has proudly represented Frederick County at the national Fire Academy Fallen Firefighter's Memorial ceremony and has participated in paying tribute to the deceased on fire and rescue company members. www.co.frederick.md.us /Rescue/honor.html   (527 words)

Honor Guard In calendar year 2003, the Honor Guard performed at 167 retiree funerals, 339 veteran funerals, and 10 active duty funerals. The Tinker Honor Guard is comprised of Active Duty Air Force along with members from the 507 ARW reserve unit and the 137 ANG unit out of Will Rogers ANG. Regardless of past honor guard experience and highly due to the fact that our procedures are ever-changing, each new member must complete a five-day training class covering all aspects of honor guard drill and ceremonies. www.tinkerservices.com /pages/honorguard_main   (574 words)

Hollywood Police Honor Guard   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27) The Hollywood Police Honor Guard is designed to provide the Department with a specially trained ceremonial team to render honors, preserve tradition, stimulate Esprit-de-corps and instill pride. The Honor Guard accomplishes this by providing guidance and uniformity in the conduct of ceremonies and by establishing a specific sequence of events during those ceremonies. The Honor Guard in conjunction with the Broward County Honor Guard Association periodically hosts an Honor Guard Training Seminar at the Broward County Institute of Public Safety. www.hollywoodpolice.org /special_units/honor.htm   (452 words)

GEMS Honor Guard Other functions the Honor Guard will participate in include, but are not limited to, parades, memorial services, official government ceremonies and public safety conferences. The Honor Guard has been invited and participated numerous times at the National EMS Memorial Service in Roanoke, VA as well as participated in numerous parades and funerals to honor fallen comrades. Typically, Honor Guards with these members are commonly seen on the fire services side, but few are seen on the EMS side, which sets the GEMS Honor Guard apart from other EMS Honor Guards. www.co.gaston.nc.us /GEMSHP/teams/Honor.htm   (327 words)

Honor Guard Index   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27) The primary mission of the Hill AFB Honor Guard is to provide funeral honors for active duty, retired, and veteran members who served honorably in the Air Force, Air Force Reserve, Air National Guard, Army Air Corps, Army Air Forces, and Women's Air Forces. The honor guard is tasked to provide 20 members for active duty funerals, 10 members for retiree funerals, and 2 members for veterans. The honor guard would also be happy to train unit personnel to perform requirements for the request to make it more personal. www.hill.af.mil /services/guard   (876 words)

Sheriff's Office - Honor Guard The Wayne County Sheriff's Office Honor Guard was formed in 1997 by Sheriff Carey Winders and placed under the direction of Lieutenant John Winstead. The Honor Guard participates in such events as Ceremonies for Dignitaries, Parades, Candlelight Vigils for Fallen Officers, and annually attends the National Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony in Washington. The Guard takes formation in the honorable position at the foot of the Capitol steps for the third year in a row. www.waynegov.com /departments/sheriff/honorguard.asp   (266 words)

Honor Guard   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27) The New Britain Police Honor Guard is a special unit in the department comprised of all volunteers. Requests for the Honor Guard should be made to Lt. Tuttle at 826-3080 between the hours of 7:00AM and 3:00PM. The Honor Guard Presents Arms as the memorial flag is lowered. www.newbritainpolice.org /honor_guard.htm   (297 words)

NHP - NC Honor Guard   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27) Honor Guard members pose with Nevada Senator Harry Reid on the steps to the Capitol in Washington D.C. The mission of the Nevada Highway Patrol Honor Guard is to honor Law Enforcement Officers and the Law Enforcement Profession. The Honor Guard has served at functions such as the Governor's Inaugural Ceremonies, and also at various formal awards and promotional ceremonies as well as Academy Graduation ceremonies for the Nevada Highway Patrol. The NHP Honor Guard is comprised of volunteer Troopers. www.nhp.nv.gov /NC_HonorGuard.htm   (224 words)

VERMONT STATE POLICE Our Honor Guard Team was established to represent our Department at funerals and dedications both in and out of state. Requests have been honored for some special benefits and events including the Special Olympics, 50th Anniversary of World War II parade, and the dedication to fallen officers services. The team is comprised of a color guard and casket unit along with a bagpiper and bugler. www.dps.state.vt.us /vtsp/honorgrd.html   (109 words)

Honor Guard   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27) The Guard's membership is proud to be composed of both military veterans and individuals from civilian life. The Guard participates in many parades, flag and funeral ceremonies, and other events at where it is appropriate to display the colors. The A.F.F.I. Honor Guard is a state-wide Guard that participates in ceremonies all across the state of Illinois. www.ci.joliet.il.us /honorguard.htm   (247 words)

Edwards Air Force Base - Honor guard offers valuable opportunities   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27) For the enhancement of the military career and personal experience, the honor guard is a rewarding choice, an honor guard member said. The primary focus of their mission is providing military funeral honors for deceased veterans and active duty military, and the honor guard provides honors and performs ceremonial functions for more than 1,000 funerals each year. The Blue Eagles are the Air Force’s first total force honor guard, composed of active-duty members, reservists and guardsmen from Edwards and Los Angeles Air Force Base, and the 163rd Air Refueling Wing and the 452nd Air Mobility Wing at March Air Reserve Base. www.edwards.af.mil /archive/2003/2003-archive-honor_guard.html   (636 words)

reviewjournal.com -- News - HONOR GUARD'S NEW WRINKLE It was May 4 and the occasion was the "Patriotic Performance." The Honor Guard was backed by a sea of second-graders, decked in red, white and blue. If the Honor Guard is sent on official duties, then the script is the one in the revised, 2006 manual. I'm honored to be here to serve my country and to be the last memory for a person," she said. www.reviewjournal.com /lvrj_home/2006/Jul-04-Tue-2006/news/8304650.html   (2460 words)

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