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 The Honor Guard from VFW Post 3282, Port Orange, Florida, participates in Memorial and Celebratory Services when called upon; representing the VFW in general and specifically VFW Post 3282.
Memorial Service requests are honored from any Veterans representative for services within the local area. Celebratory Services are accepted from local Civic Organizations.
The Honor Guard Service typically includes a prayer read by our Post Commander and a prayer read by our Chaplain. The American Flag is folded above the casket into a triangle, and presented to the next of kin. Our seven man rifle squad, in close order drill, fires three times each with their MI rifles to provide a 21 gun volley for the deceased veteran.
The finale is a brilliant but haunting sound of "Taps" by our Post bugler.
This lasting tribute to our deceased veterans is provided free of charge by VFW Post 3282, and it always elevates this sad occasion by giving recognition, and ceremony to those that served their country in the military.
Our current Captain, Frank Fritz, can be contacted at telephone number (386)760-4357 to request Honor Guard services. If he cannot be contacted, you can always call the Post.
VFW Post 3282 is especially proud of its' Honor Guard Unit.
They participate as needed or requested in performing a variety of duties. You can always see them practice marching and firing drills on a regular basis behind the Post. Some of their past activities include yearly Memorial and Veterans Day parades and multiple graveside Memorial service.
Most recently they were called upon to represent he VFW and our Post at the Flag Presentation for the Ormond Beach Patriotic Music Tribute and at the Florida Postmasters Convention in Daytona Beach Shores. We take pride in listing their names and pictures.
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