HONOR AND COLOR GUARD
Contact the Honor Guard by calling the post at (740) 446-4464
Honoring the flag of the United States of America is a cherished tradition practiced by our military and veterans. VFW Post #4464 Honor and Color Guard, which is made up of volunteer veterans associated with the Post, is proud to carry on this tradition. We are able to assist with formal requests for U.S. Flag Presentations to school and community organizations, marching in parades or displaying the National Colors at various local memorials and community events.
The VFW Post #4464 Honor and Color Guard carries the National Colors, with the possibility of other flags appropriate to their position in the chain of command, such as the Post and service flags (i.e. Army, Marines, Navy, or Air Force). In addition to the flag bearers, who are positioned in the center of the color guard, we may provide two other members who carry rifles to guard the colors.
Public law, Title 10, United States Code, section 1491, provides that all veterans who served their country in military service under honorable conditions are entitled to military funeral honors which are defined as: “The ceremonial paying of respect and the final demonstration of the country’s gratitude to those who, in times of war and peace, have faithfully defended our nation”. The Department of Defense and the Veteran’s Administration have authorized veterans’ organizations such as the VFW to conduct military funeral honors at a veteran’s funeral services.
VFW Post #4464 Honor and Color Guard may provide military honors at all Veteran funerals, memorial services and celebrations of life, as requested by their families. The ceremony includes an Honor and Color Guard member from the Veteran’s branch of service presenting a folded flag to the family. If one is not available from the Veteran’s branch of service, another member may perform the ceremony of folding and presenting the flag.
While we do not charge for these services, we do accept donations, the proceeds of which are used to offset expenses for uniforms, equipment and other expenses incurred by the volunteers.
As part of Military Funeral Honors, U.S. Veterans are able to complete VA Form 27-2008 – APPLICATION FOR UNITED STATES FLAG FOR BURIAL PURPOSES. It is encouraged that forms be prepared with the veteran’s DD Form 214 attached and kept in a secured place for easy access when they are needed.